Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, NJ
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Last updated on January 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, NJ is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$2,500
39%Total rentals
12
for rent on Zumper.com
As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, NJ is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chester, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent price trends in
Chester, NJ
Rent price trends
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chester, NJ have decreased by 75% in the last month and have increased by 39% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Rent comparables in
Chester, NJ
The monthly rent for an apartment in Chester, NJ is $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chester, NJ costs about $1,775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Chester, NJ are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,775.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 |  6% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 6% | - | |
Studio | $2,549 | - | No Change |
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.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,250 | No Change | - | |
Condos | $2,600 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,775 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,549
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
6%
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
$2,250
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,775
Last 30 days
6%
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.
Compare rent prices in Chester, NJ to other cities
Median rent prices in Chester, NJ for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Branchville, NJ.
Chester
32%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, NJ is 53% higher than the median rent in Branchville, NJ.
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