Royal Chester Apartments offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by an exceptional 10/10 price score and 9/10 ratings for both amenities and location. Residents benefit from convenient on-site laundry, easy on-street parking with bike racks, nearby highly rated schools, and extensive listing photos that provide a clear view of the property. The community is also well-suited for pet owners, with outdoor spaces and multiple nearby pet services, and it demonstrates solid transparency with an 8/10 trustworthiness rating.
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Zumper Expert Rating
8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Royal Chester Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Royal Chester Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Well-maintained, updated, and conveniently located apartment. Building offers on-site laundry, and a front door access control system. Enjoy Clark Park and weekly Farmer's Market, shopping, and everything else University City has to offer. Trolley access just outside of the front door to the building. On-street parking readily available. Academic year leases available.
Additional Fees:
$32/month Utility Recovery Fee
$13.50/month Renter's Insurance (If own policy is not provided)
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Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Royal Chester Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Royal Chester Apartments 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 Royal Chester Apartments
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.
Royal Chester Apartments 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·9A 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.
Royal Chester Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Royal Chester Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Royal Chester Apartments 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 Royal Chester Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A 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.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Royal Chester Apartments is great for:
Pet owners
Outdoor spaces are available at this property
6 pet hospitals in the area
1 dog park within 1 mile
2 pet grooming services nearby
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 Royal Chester Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Southwest Cedar Park
Studio apartments at Royal Chester Apartments cost about 2% more than the average rent price for studios in Southwest Cedar Park.
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% lower than 1-bedrooms in Southwest Cedar Park.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Royal Chester Apartments to be 14% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Southwest Cedar Park.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Southwest Cedar Park
Philadelphia
A table of studio rental data trends in Philadelphia
Month
Median Rent
May 2024
$1,200
June 2024
$1,210
July 2024
$1,204
August 2024
$1,195
September 2024
$1,191
October 2024
$1,180
November 2024
$1,196
December 2024
$1,199
January 2025
$1,206
February 2025
$1,208
March 2025
$1,209
April 2025
$1,194
May 2025
$1,222
June 2025
$1,225
July 2025
$1,227
August 2025
$1,198
September 2025
$1,195
October 2025
$1,193
November 2025
$1,153
December 2025
$1,149
January 2026
$1,189
February 2026
$1,197
March 2026
$1,197
April 2026
$1,176
A table of studio rental data trends in Southwest Cedar Park
Month
Median Rent
May 2024
$900
June 2024
$915
July 2024
$921
August 2024
$978
September 2024
$913
October 2024
$895
November 2024
$862
December 2024
$862
January 2025
$860
February 2025
$850
March 2025
$901
April 2025
$895
May 2025
$879
June 2025
$912
July 2025
$1,036
August 2025
$962
September 2025
$885
October 2025
$852
November 2025
$850
December 2025
$890
January 2026
$926
February 2026
$920
March 2026
$955
April 2026
$920
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