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Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, PA is a Studio unit found at Renshaw Apartments in the Jackville neighborhood priced from $899. Hillside Manor Apartments in the Academy Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Renshaw ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
750 Putnam Blvdone bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.35 price per square foot 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 114 Rosemont Ave Model at 114 Rosemont Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,525 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Academy Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
114 Rosemont Ave, Unit #2114 Rosemont Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
Bridgewater Apartments2 bd/1 b w/ balcony2BR,1BA$1.36
750 Putnam Blvdone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.54
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
Penn Street ApartmentsPenn Street 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.62
704 Bethel Ave, Unit 1st floor704 Bethel Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 133 Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA with pricing that ranges from $750 to $2,350. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,943.

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