Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Chester

$2,537/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chester is $2,537 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $637 more per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chester

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chester rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Chester, NY

Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

-

33%

1 bedroom

$1,900

14%

43%

2 bedroom

$2,500

2%

19%

3 bedroom

$3,200

11%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,990

8%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

24%

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

Median rent price$2,537
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Garrison, NY.

Discover rentals in Chester, NY

14 School St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, Chester, NY

14 School St, Chester, NY 10918

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

52 Surrey Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Chester

Residential Lease, Chester, NY

52 Surrey Rd, Chester, NY 10918

4 beds

2 baths

$3,800

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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 $2,537 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chester?

Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Chester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chester is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $637 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 $102,000/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).

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