Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$3,100/mo
41%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $3,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 59% above the national average rent, or $1,150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Chester, NY
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 41% 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, NY
Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $2,547, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,195 | - | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $1,950 | 3% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,490 |  1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 16% | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | 27% | 54% |
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, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,547 | 26% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,495 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,700 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
54%
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, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,547
Last 30 days
26%
Condos
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chester and Garrison by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chester
59%higher than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, NY is 35% higher than the median rent in Garrison, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$3,425
36%$2,672
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4%$2,925
17%$2,200
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22%$2,150
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9%Discover rentals in Chester, NY
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
28 Academy Ave #2, Chester, NY 10918
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
20 Goshen Rd, Chester, NY 10918
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2722 Whispering Hls, Chester, NY 10918
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
66 Murray Dr, Chester, NY 10918
4 beds
2 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
82 High St #5, Chester, NY 10918
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2507 Whispering Hls, Chester, NY 10918
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,450
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1403 Kings Hwy, Chester, NY 10918
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
$3,750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
28 Academy Ave #2, Chester, NY 10918
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Chester
2722 Whispering Hls, Chester, NY 10918
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chester, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Chester?
The average rent in Chester is $3,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 41% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 59% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,150 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 $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?
Chester rental properties rarely include utilities as part of the rent package. Less than 1% of total listings include utilities in their monthly rent, with only occasional 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom units offering this arrangement.
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).