Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,500/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $2,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, MD
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chester, MD
Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $2,046, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 |  418% | 209% | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 7% | 35% | |
2 bedroom | $2,550 | 5% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 14% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $4,425 | No Change | 56% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chester, MD.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,046 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,875 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
418%
Last year
209%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,425
Last year
56%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Chester, MD.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,046
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Chester, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chester and Arnold by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chester
28%higher than the national median
31%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, MD is 2% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,550
10%$3,022
15%$2,700
22%$1,487
20%$2,400
10%$2,250
16%$2,896
8%$2,750
10%$2,597
3%$2,725
3%$2,382
19%$2,750
15%Discover rentals in Chester, MD
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
6002 Bridgepointe Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
2006 Stevens Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
400 Schooner Way, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
230 Switchgrass Way #21, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
2006 Stevens Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
6002 Bridgepointe Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
400 Schooner Way, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
6002 Bridgepointe Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
2006 Stevens Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chester, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Chester?
The average rent in Chester is $2,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?
Chester apartments rarely include utilities as part of the rent package. Less than 1% of total listings across all bedroom types include utilities in their rental rates.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).