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920 E 21st St, Chester, PA 19013, USA
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| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,000 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to your new home in Chester’s tranquil and residential East Side neighborhood. This charming and affordable 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort and simplicity in a well-maintained building. Featuring a freshly updated interior with neutral tones, the space is move-in ready and ideal for professionals, couples, or anyone looking for a quiet retreat with convenient access to local amenities. Qualifications / General Screening Criteria: • Rental applications must be complete, correct and verified. • Gross monthly income must provable and be at least 3 times rent or tenant must have a housing choice voucher. • Applicants must have a proven history of on-time rental payments not including the COVID-19 emergency period. • Applicants must have a good relevant credit history or tenant must have a housing choice voucher. • Applicants must have no evictions in the last 4 years except during the COVID-19 emergency period. |
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| Stove & Refrigerator |
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About Colony Gardens
Welcome to your new home in Chester’s tranquil and residential East Side neighborhood. This charming and affordable 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort and simplicity in a well-maintained building. Featuring a freshly updated interior with neutral tones, the space is move-in ready and ideal for professionals, couples, or anyone looking for a quiet retreat with convenient access to local amenities. Qualifications / General Screening Criteria: • Rental applications must be complete, correct and verified. • Gross monthly income must provable and be at least 3 times rent or tenant must have a housing choice voucher. • Applicants must have a proven history of on-time rental payments not including the COVID-19 emergency period. • Applicants must have a good relevant credit history or tenant must have a housing choice voucher. • Applicants must have no evictions in the last 4 years except during the COVID-19 emergency period.
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Rent trends in Chester
1-bedroom apartments at Colony Gardens cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Chester.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Chester
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,210 |
| November 2024 | $1,190 |
| March 2025 | $1,020 |
| April 2025 | $945 |
| May 2025 | $1,033 |
| June 2025 | $1,135 |
| July 2025 | $1,135 |
| August 2025 | $1,135 |
| September 2025 | $1,135 |
| October 2025 | $1,135 |
| December 2025 | $1,500 |
| January 2026 | $2,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,063 |
| March 2026 | $800 |
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Schools near Colony Gardens
Stetser Elementary School
808 e 17th st
chester, PA, 19013
PK, K-6Public
C-
Chester Upland School of Arts
501 west 9th st
chester, PA, 19013
PK, K-5Public
D+
Main Street School
704 main st
upland, PA, 19015
PK, K-5Public
C-
Oldmans Township School
10 freed rd
pedricktown, NJ, 8067
PK, K-8Public
B+
National Park Elementary School
516 lakehurst ave
national park, NJ, 8063
PK, K-6Public
C
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Getting around Chester near 920 E 21st St
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 920 E 21st St, Chester
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Family Dollar
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Walmart
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Rainbow
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Ashley Stewart
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Snipes
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Starbucks
1 University Pl
Starbucks
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Industry Coffee Works
908 Hyatt St
Dunkin'
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Dunkin'
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Liberty Steaks & Hoagies
1937 Macdade Blvd
Maggie May's Campus Pub
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Madison Grille
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Hunt's Annex Lounge
1311 Macdade Blvd
C-Bar
777 Harrahs Blvd
Cheeses
1936 Macdade Blvd
Seafood Hut & Market
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Eddy Stone Produce
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Ridley's Rainbow of Flowers
168 Fairview Rd
Amy's Produce
2620 Edgmont Ave
Washington Park
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