Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

Prices and availability in Chester, PA were last updated on 3 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Chester, PA are: Birchwood at Pentecostal Square, 2119-2121 W 3rd st, Upland Flats at Widener, The Hub at Widener and 2727 W 3rd St.

The average rent in Chester, PA is $1,246.

The price range for a studio apartment in Chester, PA is between $875 and $1,500.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Chester, PA is between $875 and $1,500.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Chester, PA is between $875 and $1,500.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chester, PA is between $1,600 and $1,850.

In Chester 60% of the housing is rented out compared to 40% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Chester's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 85% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Chester is 44 years old, with 32% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 88% are garden-style apartment communities, 9% are mid-sized buildings, and 7% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Chester are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 38% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.