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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 $825. The Villas at Garden Way in the Heathwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,075. 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$825
The Villas at Garden WayStudio - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,075
Gallant Place ApartmentsA 1bd1BR,1BA$1,100
The VintageA1 STUDIOStudio,1BA$1,107
Gable Oaks Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, SC and Nearby

As of August 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.39 price per square foot The Wylie Townhouse Model at Galleria Pointe Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Stonewood neighborhood starting from $1,604. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the BIRCH B2 Two Bedroom / One and a Half Bath Gard... Model at The Oaks at Little Dutchman Creek starting at $1,388 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Heathwood 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.
Galleria Pointe Apartments and TownhomesThe Wylie Townhouse2BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Oaks at Little Dutchman CreekBIRCH B2 Two Bedroom / One and a Half Bath Gard...2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Whisper CreekBelmont2BR,2BA$1.40
East Gate Villas2BR 1.5BA Garden2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Quail Ridge2BR 1.5BA garden2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Riverstone ApartmentsB1 2 BED 2 BATH PATIO2BR,2BA$1.50
The Alexander Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Kensington Townhomes2T Corner - 2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.34
Forest Oaks Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Hillcrest ApartmentsNewly Renovated Hillcrest Apartments2BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Chester, SC with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,258. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $825 to $4,500.

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 $825 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,184.

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