Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $800 (73 Rentals)

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413 N Walnut St, Unit 4
$1,450
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 10

413 N Walnut St, Unit 4

413 N Walnut StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Beckon Collective
$1,736 - $2,902
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Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack StWest Chester, PA 19382
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property at 1906 Valley Dr

$1,799

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$1,799
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

1906 Valley Dr, Unit 1906

1906 Valley Dr
West ChesterPA19382

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property at 1419 Valley Dr

$1,925

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$1,925
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1419 Valley Dr, Unit 1419

1419 Valley Dr
West ChesterPA19382
property at 1601 E Strasburg Rd

$1,950

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1601 E Strasburg Rd, Unit #C

1601 E Strasburg Rd
West ChesterPA19380

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Heather Glen
$2,007 - $2,615
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Heather Glen

1650 W Chester PikeWest Chester, PA 19382
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/11/2026

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$3,088$1,44013

Cheapest Available West Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chester, PA is a Studio unit found at Brandywine Garden Apartments priced from $1,300. 105 E Chestnut St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
105 E Chestnut St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Cambridge Hall ApartmentsThe Princess1BR,1BA$1,510
Golf Club ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,550
Waterview Apartment HomesStudio - 310 sqftStudio,1BA$1,600
Raquet Club Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,650
The Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$1,715
Goshen Terrace II1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom- 7151BR,1BA$1,751
New Kent ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,807

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $1.38 price per square foot 917 S Chester Rd Model at 917 S Chester Rd, Unit Main House in the starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at 325-337 W Chestnut St starting at $2,500 with a $2.27 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.
917 S Chester Rd, Unit Main House917 S Chester Rd3BR,2.5BA$1.38
325-337 W Chestnut St3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$2.27
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Willow Bend TownhomesWB- 2BD/1BA Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$2.00
The Metropolitan Highgate Apartments2BRSM2BR,1.5BA$2.13
Wyntre Brooke ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Corner Park ApartmentsBrandywine2BR,1BA$2.35
New Kent ApartmentsBelleayre1BR,1BA$2.45
Goshen Terrace1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.33
The Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$2.35

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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 $1,807.

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 $3,088.

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 4 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 $671 which is $2,417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Chester.

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