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131 Sharpless St

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West Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/17/2025

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$1,31121

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 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $1.19 price per square foot 305 W Biddle St Model at 305 W Biddle St, Unit #2 in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the 236 W Barnard St Model at 236 W Barnard St, Unit Apartment Two starting at $2,695 with a $1.80 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.
305 W Biddle St, Unit #2305 W Biddle St3BR,1BA$1.19
236 W Barnard St, Unit Apartment Two236 W Barnard St3BR,2BA$1.80
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$2.09
Metropolitan West Goshen1BED1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in West Chester?

There are currently 168 Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $6,412. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Chester ranging from $1,595 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Chester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Chester ranges from $1,595 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,925.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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