Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,500/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
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 remained the same 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,112. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | No Change |  167% | |
1 bedroom | $1,895 | 21% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $3,500 | 9% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,775 | 4% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,595 | 63% | - |
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 | $2,300 | 92% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,265 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,112 | 169% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last year
167%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,595
Last 30 days
63%
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
$2,300
Last 30 days
92%
Condos
Average rent
$2,265
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,112
Last 30 days
169%
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
32%higher than the national median
38%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,622
12%$3,045
8%$2,200
$1,950
9%$2,400
6%$1,656
27%$3,100
$3,000
3%$2,695
3%$2,600
6%$3,200
18%$2,550
20%Discover rentals in Chester, MD
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1540 Postal Rd #210, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2201 Main St #104, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
26-C Queen Anne Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
9-E Queen Victoria Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1540 Postal Rd #210, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2201 Main St #104, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
215 Kingfisher Ln, Chester, MD 21619
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
9-E Queen Victoria Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
1340 Queen Anne Dr, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
3000 Herons Nest Way #11, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
9-E Queen Victoria Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
$2,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
3000 Herons Nest Way #11, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
26-C Queen Anne Way, Chester, MD 21619
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2201 Main St #104, Chester, MD 21619
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have remained the same 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 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).