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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private entrances, patios or balconies
  • Newly renovated bathrooms and kitchens
  • Exceptional onsite property management

Location

1224 W Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, USA
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Management

The Metropolitan Highgate

Leasing office

(484) 760-0182

Property Overview

Metropolitan Highgate earns a strong overall impression with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, driven by excellent value, a strong location score, and solid amenities. Notable features include private entrances, patios or balconies, newly renovated kitchens and bathrooms, and attentive onsite property management, while the property also stands out for value per square foot, nearby schools, and pet-related conveniences.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Metropolitan Highgate is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Metropolitan Highgate has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR1 bed1.5 bath720 sqft$1,625–$1,780 /mo5 units available
2BRSM2 bed1.5 bath950 sqft$2,175 /mo1 unit available
2br2 bed1.5 bath1,020 sqft$2,195 /mo1 unit available
3br3 bed1.5 bath1,175 sqft$2,620 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Metropolitan Highgate

Apartment Amenities

Plank Flooring

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units110

About Metropolitan Highgate

HomeApartments in West Chester Metropolitan Highgate

Fall in love with your new home! Enjoy: -$500 off your first month's rent when you lease within 24 hours of your initial tour -Our lowest rates of the season on select apartment homes -Flexible, low-cost security deposit alternative Hurry in today, these deals won't last! Explore the Metropolitan Highgate apartment community in West Chester, PA, and enjoy one of the best locations just 3 miles from the historic West Chester Borough. Featuring spacious pet-friendly 1-bedroom apartments and two-story (bi-level) 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes for rent. Enjoy an in-home washer and dryer, newly renovated bathrooms and kitchens, and in select apartment and townhomes, private entrances, patios or balconies. Located on West Chester Pike just minutes to public transportation and Routes 476, 202, 100, and 30, the Metropolitan Highgate is ideally situated in the award-winning West Chester Area School District near King of Prussia and Philadelphia. A good life begins with a great place to live! Contact our leasing office to schedule a tour and rent a West Chester apartment that provides unparalleled value and exceptional onsite property management.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Metropolitan Highgate is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Metropolitan Highgate has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Metropolitan Highgate
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Metropolitan Highgate offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Metropolitan Highgate is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Metropolitan Highgate is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Metropolitan Highgate does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Metropolitan Highgate provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Metropolitan Highgate is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Metropolitan Highgate compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 185 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.9 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.7 miles from public transportation
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in West Chester

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 9% lower than 1-bedrooms in West Chester.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Metropolitan Highgate to be 0% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in West Chester.

3-bedroom apartments at Metropolitan Highgate cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in West Chester.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
West Chester
A table of studio rental data trends in West Chester
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,280
December 2024$1,303
January 2025$1,333
February 2025$1,335
March 2025$1,310
April 2025$1,323
May 2025$1,338
June 2025$1,347
July 2025$1,328
August 2025$1,348
September 2025$1,361
October 2025$1,336
November 2025$1,323
December 2025$1,326
January 2026$1,368
February 2026$1,394
March 2026$1,361
April 2026$1,402
May 2026$1,402
June 2026$1,393
July 2026$1,389
August 2026$1,460
September 2026$1,442
October 2026$1,393

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$65,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Schools near Metropolitan Highgate

Glen Acres Elementary School

1150 delancey pl

west chester, PA, 19382

K-5Public
A

Greystone El Sch

1195 aram ave

west chester, PA, 19380

K-5Public
A-

Manavon El Sch

2 phantom way

phoenixville, PA, 19460

2-5Public
A-

Gulph Elementary School

650 s henderson rd

king of prussia, PA, 19406

K-4Public
B+

Ray S. Musselman Learning Center

1020 sandy st

norristown, PA, 19401

KPublic
B
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Getting around West Chester near 1224 W Chester Pike

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1224 W Chester Pike, West Chester

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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