Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chester

$2,500/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chester is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chester

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chester rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chester, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chester, MD

Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,325.

Listings

Studio

$1,375

No Change

129%

1 bedroom

$1,775

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,275

4%

35%

3 bedroom

$2,850

No Change

5%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,375

Last year

129%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

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

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,624
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, MD is 5% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MD.

Discover rentals in Chester, MD

1520 Postal Rd #202 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, MD

1520 Postal Rd #202, Chester, MD 21619

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
101 Bufflehead Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, CHESTER, MD

101 Bufflehead Ct, Chester, MD 21619

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
26-C Queen Anne Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

CHESTER, MD

26-C Queen Anne Way, Chester, MD 21619

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
108 Teal Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Chester

108 Teal Ct

108 Teal Ct, Chester, MD 21619

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chester?

Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Chester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chester is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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.

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).

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