Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $800 (18 Rentals)

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Manor Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Crossing

700 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Victorian Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Manor

413 W Miner StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Bradford Hall
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Hall

201 N Bradford AveWest Chester, PA 19382
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518 W Biddle St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

518 W Biddle St

518 W Biddle StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Hollow Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Run Apartments

72 Hollow Run LnWest Chester, PA 19380
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West Chester, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Chester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates$3,127$1,31120

Cheapest Available West Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chester, PA is a Studio unit found at Raquet Club Apartments priced from $1,295. Golf Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raquet Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Golf Club ApartmentsAscottStudio,1BA$1,350
Audubon Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,544
Goshen Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Metropolitan East Goshen1BR1BR,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $1.96 price per square foot 2BR Model at Metropolitan East Goshen Estates in the starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the B1 FR Model at Village at Windermere Apartments starting at $2,084 with a $1.97 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metropolitan East Goshen Estates2BR2BR,2BA$1.96
Village at Windermere ApartmentsB1 FR2BR,1BA$1.97
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Sharples Works1 Bed 1.5 Bath - Loft1BR,1.5BA$2.11
Rose Hill Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath heat incl1BR,1BA$1.76
402 N Church St, Unit 4402 N Church St1BR,1BA$1.91
Goshen Terrace1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Metropolitan West Goshen1BED1BR,1BA$2.11
Goshen Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Metropolitan Highgate1BR1BR,1BA$2.23

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West Chester Overview

A borough of Chester County in the great state of Pennsylvania, West Chester is a quaint and welcoming locale. Home to just under 20,000 residents, this charming and historic destination makes an excellent option for anyone considering a move to the east coast.

Why live in West Chester, PA?

Brimming with cultural destinations and a youthful ambiance thanks to the popular local university, apartments for rent in West Chester cater to a wide array of lifestyles and budgets. From historic streets lined with structures of old to luxurious, state-of-the-art hotels and eateries, this charming Pennsylvania locale seemingly has it all.

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Getting Around West Chester, PA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Chester?

The cheapest apartment in West Chester is Audubon Manor which is listed at $1,544, while the average apartment in West Chester costs $3,127.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Chester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in West Chester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Chester?

Cheap apartments in West Chester have an average cost of $308 which is $2,819 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Chester.

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