Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$2,800/mo
42%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $2,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $900 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, NJ
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 37% over the last month and have decreased by 42% 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, NJ
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 $4,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,275 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,970 | No Change |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $2,650 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 9% | 17% |
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, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $4,800 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,275
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
17%
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, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$4,800
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chester and Branchville by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chester
47%higher than the national median
14%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, NJ is 29% higher than the median rent in Branchville, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,950
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29%$2,300
13%$3,281
51%$2,500
$2,800
10%$2,200
57%$1,800
9%$3,500
7%$3,209
31%$2,150
6%Discover rentals in Chester, NJ
5d+ ago
18 Main St, Chester, NJ 07930
2 beds
1 bath
$1,894
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
28 Main St #A, Chester, NJ 07930
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 Laurel Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
4 beds
4.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
62 Twin Brooks Trl, Chester, NJ 07930
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
28 Main St #A, Chester, NJ 07930
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 Laurel Ln, Chester, NJ 07930
4 beds
4.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
18 Main St, Chester, NJ 07930
2 beds
1 bath
$1,894
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
62 Twin Brooks Trl, Chester, NJ 07930
4 beds
3.5 baths
$7,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
28 Main St #A, Chester, NJ 07930
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chester, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Chester?
The average rent in Chester is $2,800 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 37% over the last month and have decreased by 42% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $900 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 $112,000/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).