Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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property at 823 W Miner St

$925

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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823 W Miner St

West ChesterPA19382
property at 235 E Market St

$1,300 - $2,200

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235 E Market St

West ChesterPA19382
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Audubon Pointe
$1,406 - $2,227
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Audubon Pointe

615 Downingtown PikeWest Chester, PA 19380
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Goshen Manor
$1,672 - $2,193
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Goshen Manor

101 N Five Points RdWest Chester, PA 19380
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property at 123 Hemlock Aly

$1,700

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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123 Hemlock Aly

West ChesterPA19382
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Beckon Collective
$1,731 - $2,943
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Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Goshen Terrace
$1,810 - $2,360
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Goshen Terrace

1149 Kingsway RdWest Chester, PA 19382
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Audubon Manor
$1,815 - $2,152
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Audubon Manor

210 N Everhart AveWest Chester, PA 19380
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Market Street Flats
$1,932 - $3,214
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Market Street Flats

124 E Market StWest Chester, PA 19382
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property at 138 W Market St

$1,950 - $2,925

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138 W Market St

West ChesterPA19382
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Heather Glen
$1,962 - $2,615
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Heather Glen

1650 W Chester PikeWest Chester, PA 19382
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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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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: 04/27/2026

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$3,020$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 $1,350. Golf Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,350
Golf Club ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,550
Goshen Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,672
Waterview Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 690 sqft1BR,1BA$1,690
Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$1,715
Beckon CollectiveS1Studio,1BA$1,731
Wyntre Brooke ApartmentsOne Bedroom Upper1BR,1BA$1,747
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,750
New Kent ApartmentsAspen1BR,1BA$1,761

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $2.13 price per square foot 201 W Barnard St Model at 201 W Barnard St, Unit 2 in the starting from $3,195. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the Goshen Townhome | 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths Model at Metropolitan West Goshen starting at $2,425 with a $2.02 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.
201 W Barnard St, Unit 2201 W Barnard St3BR,2BA$2.13
Metropolitan West GoshenGoshen Townhome | 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$2.02
The Metropolitan East Goshen2BR2BR,2BA$2.14
Metropolitan Estates East Goshen2BR2BR,2BA$2.14
Village at Windermere ApartmentsB1 FR2BR,1BA$1.91
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.68
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.96
321 W Biddle St, Unit 2321 W Biddle St3BR,1BA$1.95
Willow Bend TownhomesWB- 2BD/1BA Fully Renovated2BR,1BA$2.00
Metropolitan Highgate2BRSM2BR,1.5BA$2.18

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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 $1,761.

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 $3,020.

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 6 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 $636 which is $2,384 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Chester.

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