Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, MD

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, MD is $2,500. This is +28%, or $551, higher than the national average.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, MD is $2,500. This is +28%, or $551, higher than the national average.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
58%
35%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

61%
39%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Chester, MD

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, MD have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chester, MD

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chester, MD is $2,010. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chester, MD costs about $1,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,300. Houses for rent in Chester, MD are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,964

20%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,200

12%

12%

3 bedroom

$3,295

4%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,200

1%

35%

Studio

$2,000

418%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

418%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,964

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

35%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Chester, MD to other cities

Median rent prices in Chester, MD for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arnold, MD.

Chester

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, MD is equal to the median rent in Arnold, MD.

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2006 Stevens Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

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3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,700

$2,500

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106 Blenny Ln, Chester, MD 21619

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$2,945

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2605 Harrington Rd, Chester, MD 21619

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