Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, MD
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $2,525, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,490 | No Change |  215% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | 21% | 75% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 21% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 3% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | No Change | 244% |
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 | $2,525 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,595 | 23% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,490
Last year
215%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
75%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
244%
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
$2,525
Condos
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
23%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
19%
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
35%higher than the national median
40%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, MD is 4% lower than the median rent in Arnold, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
12%$3,195
3%$2,400
7%$1,925
13%$2,250
20%$2,000
1%$2,967
14%$3,172
22%$2,550
2%$2,750
11%$2,300
4%$3,000
7%Discover rentals in Chester, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1712 Main St #220E, Chester, MD 21619
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1712 Main St #220A, Chester, MD 21619
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
41A Queen Catherine Ct #END, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
4 baths
$1,400
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
9-E Queen Victoria Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
3000 Herons Nest Way #11, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1712 Main St #200, Chester, MD 21619
Studio
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
190 Harrier Way #24, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
9-E Queen Victoria Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1712 Main St #220E, Chester, MD 21619
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1712 Main St #220A, Chester, MD 21619
Studio
0 baths
$500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
3000 Herons Nest Way #11, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo 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 $2,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 40% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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 $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Chester, showing up in just 0.02% of units. One-bedrooms have the highest rate at 0.12% of listings, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.
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).