Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $800 (65 Rentals)

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Beckon Collective
$1,718 - $3,196
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Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack StWest Chester, PA 19382
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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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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 8

620 S Franklin St

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Manor Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Crossing

700 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Victorian Manor
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Manor

413 W Miner StWest 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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Audubon Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Pointe

615 Downingtown PikeWest Chester, PA 19380
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Bradford Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Hall

201 N Bradford AveWest Chester, PA 19382
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West Chester, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

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$2,829$1,44015

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. 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
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Golf Club ApartmentsAscottStudio,1BA$1,350
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447
Racquet Club1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Waterview Apartment HomesStudio - 310 sqftStudio,1BA$1,625
Audubon Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,635
Wyntre Brooke ApartmentsOne Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$1,647
The Metropolitan East Goshen1BR1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $1.85 price per square foot The Brentwood Model at Cambridge Hall Apartments in the in the Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the GW C1P Model at The Gateway starting at $2,634 with a $2.20 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.
Cambridge Hall ApartmentsThe Brentwood2BR,2BA$1.85
The GatewayGW C1P2BR,2BA$2.20
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.00
Corner Park ApartmentsBrandywine2BR,1BA$2.38
704 S Walnut St, Unit 3rd Floor704 S Walnut St1BR,1BA$2.00
314 W Chestnut St, Unit 314 W. Chestnut St314 W Chestnut St2BR,1BA$2.38
Goshen Terrace1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.36
Metropolitan West Chester1BRL1BR,1BA$2.37
Wyntre Brooke ApartmentsOne Bedroom Lower1BR,1BA$2.20
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02

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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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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 $1,695.

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 $2,829.

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 8 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 $1,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Chester.

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