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Chester, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Hillcrest Apartments priced from $895. The Villas at Garden Way in the Cherry Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest ApartmentsNewly Renovated Hillcrest Apartments2BR,1BA$895
The Villas at Garden WayStudio - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$925
Patriots CrossingA11BR,1BA$993

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, SC and Nearby

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3x2 Townhome Model at Wildwood Springs in the in the Stonewood neighborhood starting from $1,573. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Silver Model at Elements at Rock Hill starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Stonewood 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.
Wildwood Springs3x2 Townhome3BR,2BA$1.20
Elements at Rock Hill2 Bedroom Silver2BR,2BA$1.29
Gateway at Rock HillFlorence2BR,2BA$1.36
East Gate Villas2BR 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Cushendall Commons2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.38
Quail Ridge2BR 2 full bathrooms 2nd floor2BR,2BA$1.33
The Kensington TownhomesTownhome2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Village StationB1- 2 BED 2 BATH2BR,2BA$1.40
Patriots CrossingA11BR,1BA$1.32
Hillcrest ApartmentsNewly Renovated Hillcrest Apartments2BR,1BA$1.28

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Getting Around Chester, SC

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

27 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at The Villas at Garden Way listed at $925.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $993 at Patriots Crossing.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $895 at Hillcrest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Vintage and starts from $1,399.

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