Apartments for Rent in Chester, PA

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chester average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 2.1% and two-bedrooms up 1.4%.

December and January offer the best rental deals in Chester, with January recording the lowest prices of the year. March sees the highest rent levels and most competition, creating approximately a 5.3% price difference between peak spring and off-peak winter months.

Academy Hill stands out as Chester's most popular neighborhood, generating nearly 40% more consumer interest than average while offering strong environmental sustainability and pet-friendly amenities. For social connectivity, Larkintown, Edgemont Park, Academy Hill, and Downtown Chester provide excellent walkability with high walk scores and robust transit infrastructure.

Academy Hill offers the best value for budget-conscious renters, with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100/month, approximately 1% below the city median rent. This popular neighborhood combines environmental features, social amenities, and pet-friendly policies while maintaining affordable pricing.

Based on Zumper's current listings, roughly 27% of Chester rentals are pet-friendly, which works out to about 18 pet-welcoming apartments each month. Downtown Chester, Edgemont Park, and Academy Hill offer the best options with pet-safe windows, dedicated pet spaces, and no breed restrictions.

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Chester, showing up in under 0.02% of units. Two-bedroom apartments have the highest rate at 0.04% of listings, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.