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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 $850. Gable Oaks Apartment Homes in the Stonewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest ApartmentsEmperor Chester Remodel 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$850
Gable Oaks Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,025
140 Gadsden StThe Lantern LoftStudio,1BA$1,050
The Villas at Garden WayStudio - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,075
Gallant Place ApartmentsA 1bd1BR,1BA$1,100
Estates at Rock Hill1x1 Garden Standard Phase I - Call For Avail.1BR,1BA$1,125
The Finley111BR,1BA$1,149
Patriots CrossingA11BR,1BA$1,197
Yorktowne Village Apartments1x1 Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,200
Quail Ridge1 BR Loft1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, SC and Nearby

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.42 price per square foot Palmer Model at Gateway at Rock Hill in the in the Stonewood neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the C1 3 BED 2 BATH PATIO Model at Riverstone Apartments starting at $1,715 with a $1.47 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.
Gateway at Rock HillPalmer3BR,2BA$1.42
Riverstone ApartmentsC1 3 BED 2 BATH PATIO3BR,2BA$1.47
Galleria Pointe Apartments and TownhomesThe Winthrop Townhouse EIK2BR,1.5BA$1.28
East Gate Villas2BR 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Edgewood Place2 bed, 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.38
The Linden Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
The Alexander Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Kensington Square2 TH2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Forest Oaks Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Hillcrest ApartmentsEmperor Chester Remodel 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.21

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Vintage listed at $1,027.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,100 at Gallant Place Apartments.

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 $850 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 Finley and starts from $1,349.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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