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Colony Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

52m ago

8.4

Very good

Colony Gardens

920 E 21st St, Chester, PA 19013

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Wallingford Estates - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2h ago

8.5

Very good

Wallingford Estates

2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,167–$1,523

Green Forest Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Green Forest Apartments

314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | On-site management

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$1,129–$1,655

610 E 9th St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

7h ago

8.3

Very good

610 E 9th St

610 E 9th St, Chester, PA 19013

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

216 Meade St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

House for rent in Chester

$1,600 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom House In Chester With Great Amenities

216 Meade St #NA, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Storage | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Willow Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.8

Very good

Willow Gardens Apartments

1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets

2 beds

1 bath

$1,160

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336 W. 8th Street - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.4

Very good

336 W. 8th Street

336 W 8th St, Chester, PA 19013

1–2 beds

1 bath

$965–$1,365

Walnut Chestnut Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.5

Very good

Walnut Chestnut Apartments

322 E 24th St Unit A1, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,178–$1,392

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Ridley Creek Views Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

Ridley Creek Views Apartments

1000 Macdade Blvd, Chester, PA 19013

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

2106 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

2106 W 4th St

2106 W 4th St, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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Air Conditioning

Walk-In Closets

Outdoor Space

18 W 22nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

18 W 22nd Street

18 W 22nd St, Chester, PA 19013

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

116 East 21st Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

116 East 21st Street

116 E 21st St, Chester, PA 19013

1 bed

1 bath

$915

Price drop

Mill Race Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Mill Race Apartments

754 E 25th St, Chester, PA 19013

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

2615 Kane St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Chester

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

$1,450

Price drop

27 E 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

27 E 7th St

27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

827-829 W 9th - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

827-829 W 9th

827 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Wallingford South Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Wallingford South Apartments

500 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Wallingford View Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

Wallingford View Apartments

2701 Chestnut St, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,250

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319 W 21st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgemont Park townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

319 W 21st St, Chester, PA 19013

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

2621 W 6th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

2621 W 6th St, Chester, PA 19013

3 beds

1 bath

$1,655

204 W Parkway Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

$1,425 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Chester With Great Amenities

204 W Parkway Ave #B, Chester, PA 19013

Balcony | Business center | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

500 E 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

CHESTER, PA

500 E 22nd St, Chester, PA 19013

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

500 E 22nd St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

500 E 22nd St #B, Chester, PA 19013

Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$1,250

720 W 5th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

720 West 5th Street - 1

720 W 5th St #1, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

224 E 24th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

224 E 24th St #1, Chester, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

224 E 24th St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

224 E 24th St #2, Chester, PA 19013

4 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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601 Penn St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

601 Penn St #A, Chester, PA 19013

On-site management | Package service | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

601 Penn St Unit A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

601 Penn St Unit A, Chester, PA 19013

Carpet | On-site management | Package service

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

1016 Potter St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

1016 Potter St, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,550

1110 Morton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

1110 Morton Ave, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

5 beds

1 bath

$1,800

348 Taylor Ter ##A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chester

348 Taylor Ter ##A, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

331 W 21st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgemont Park townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

331 W 21st St, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

216 Meade St #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chester

$1,600 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Townhouse In Chester With Great Amenities

216 Meade St #0, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

755 E 25th St #755 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Chester

$1,815 - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhouse In Chester With Great Amenities - Section 8 Approved

755 E 25th St #755, Chester, PA 19013

Garage parking | Assigned parking | Storage

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,815

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1510 Washington Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sun Hill house for rent in Chester

1510 Washington Avenue - 1

1510 Washington Ave #1, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

1016 Potter St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,725

$1,500

Price drop

2026 Edgmont Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

709 E 20th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Academy Hill house for rent in Chester

Chester, PA

709 E 20th St, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

7 beds

2 baths

$2,800

2034 Edgmont Ave Apt 1r #1R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2034 Edgmont Avenue - 1R

2034 Edgmont Ave Apt 1r #1R, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,025

1118 Brown St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sun Village house for rent in Chester

CHESTER, PA

1118 Brown St, Chester, PA 19013

3 beds

1 bath

$1,800

337 Lamokin St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

3/1

337 Lamokin St, Chester, PA 19013

Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

1013 Concord Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

3/1

1013 Concord Ave, Chester, PA 19013

Microwave

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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2610 W 7th St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

308 Clayton St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

308 Clayton Street - 1

308 Clayton St #1, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Central heat | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

2725 W 3rd St ## 1f - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

507 Norris St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

507 Norris St, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

721 Mcilvain St #A1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

721 Mcilvain St #A1, Chester, PA 19013

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Ceiling fan

1 bed

1 bath

$1,350

252 W 21st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Edgemont Park townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

252 W 21st St, Chester, PA 19013

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,650

726 E 18th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Academy Hill townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

726 E 18th St, Chester, PA 19013

Air conditioning | Garage parking | Outdoor space

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,000

1124 Thomas St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sun Village townhouse for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, PA

1124 Thomas St, Chester, PA 19013

Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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Updated: October 7, 2026

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Chester, PA apartments for rent

Renting in Chester, PA at a glance

As of today, Chester's median rent price is $1,365 per month, which is up 1%, or $15, compared to last year.

Median rent

$1,365

YoY change

+1%

+$15/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

54

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,365+1%
1 bedroom$1,114N/A
2 bedroom$1,350N/A
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Chester, PA

Chester, PA, is noted for its accessibility to Philadelphia and various waterfront parks that residents appreciate for outdoor activities. The city offers a mix of cultural events and entertainment venues, making social life vibrant. Many locals enjoy the sense of diversity and the variety of local eateries. However, several residents express concerns about safety and the impact of crime in certain areas, which can affect peace of mind and livability.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in Chester, PA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

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%.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Chester, PA?

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.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Chester, PA?

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.

What areas of Chester, PA are best for budget-conscious renters?

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.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Chester, PA?

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.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Chester, PA?

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.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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