Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $1,100 (84 Rentals)

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property at 742 Sugars Bridge Rd
$1,600

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742 Sugars Bridge Rd

West ChesterPA19380
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20 W Market St, Unit Apt 1
$1,600

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Base Rent$1,600
Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

20 W Market St, Unit Apt 1

20 W Market StWest Chester, PA 19382
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200 W Market St
$1,695

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Base Rent$1,695
Total Monthly Price$1,695
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

200 W Market St

200 W Market StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Beckon Collective
$1,788 - $2,851

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Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Heather Glen
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$2,007 - $2,207

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Heather Glen

1650 W Chester PikeWest Chester, PA 19382
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property at 103 Wayne Ct
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250
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103 Wayne Ct

West ChesterPA19380
property at 2003 Valley Dr
$2,300

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Base Rent$2,300
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2003 Valley Dr

West ChesterPA19382

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West Chester, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the West Chester, PA area range in price from $1,440 to $3,791 with an overall median price of $2,109. 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$2,109$1,44016

Cheapest Available West Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chester, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Manor Crossing priced from $1,250. Brandywine Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manor CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Waterview Apartment HomesStudio - 310 sqftStudio,1BA$1,530
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,547
Racquet Club1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Audubon Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,599
Golf Club ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,600
Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$1,625
402 N Church St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $1.58 price per square foot 14 W Chestnut St Model at 14 W Chestnut St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,895. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the Brandywine Townhome | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Model at Metropolitan West Goshen starting at $2,095 with a $2.05 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.
14 W Chestnut St, Unit 214 W Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.58
Metropolitan West GoshenBrandywine Townhome | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Metropolitan Highgate2BRSM2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Manor CrossingTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
16 W Chestnut St, Unit 2.16 W Chestnut St1BR,1BA$1.82
Jefferson at WesttownLancaster1BR,1BA$2.38
Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$2.22
Goshen Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.30
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chester Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Chester?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Chester is under $1,645.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Chester is Brandywine Garden Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in West Chester costs $2,109.

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 9 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 $961 which is $1,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Chester.

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