Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

Prices and availability in Chester, PA were last updated on 27 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Chester, PA are: Birchwood at Pentecostal Square, Upland Flats at Widener, The Hub at Widener, 2119-2121 W 3rd st and 2721 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 $895.

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 $1,700.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Chester, PA is between $1,600 and $1,815.

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 age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Chester are about 44 years old, on average. Of these, 32% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and 7% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

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.