Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chester rent stands today
Chester, PA rent rose 5.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,375/month. Renters today are paying $57 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $1,400/month from May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chester sits 27.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the region despite a limited total rental inventory of 58 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chester rent for $775/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,365/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,800/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Chester rents rose 42.5% year over year to $1,425/month across 14 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.8% rise. Meanwhile, Sun Hill rents fell 32.5% to $1,350/month, showing significant local variation in Chester's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$1,375/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $1,375 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
58
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, PA
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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, PA
Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $1,213, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,144 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 | 16% |  44% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,365 | No Change | 17% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Academy Hill | $1,722 | |
Downtown Chester | $1,425 | |
Edgemont Park | $1,640 | |
Larkintown | $1,223 | |
Sun Hill | $1,350 | |
Sun Village | $1,362 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,213 | 3% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 2% | 39% | |
Houses | $1,625 | 4% | 13% | |
Rooms | $1,100 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,365
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
17%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Edgemont Park
Average rent
$1,640
Academy Hill
Average rent
$1,722
Sun Village
Average rent
$1,362
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,350
Larkintown
Average rent
$1,223
Downtown Chester
Average rent
$1,425
Apartments
Average rent
$1,213
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
39%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, PA, 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, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chester and Collingdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chester
28%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, PA is 14% lower than the median rent in Collingdale, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,597
25%$1,350
3%$1,795
7%$1,625
13%$1,269
10%$1,539
7%$2,000
$1,525
5%$1,425
53%$1,815
12%$2,125
12%$1,500
9%Discover rentals in Chester, PA
3d ago
827 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2106 W 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sun Village townhouse for rent in Chester
1124 Thomas St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Academy Hill townhouse for rent in Chester
726 E 18th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$1,655
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
224 E 24th St #1, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
204 W Parkway Ave #B, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$1,655
Apartment for rent
3d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,144–$1,494
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
204 W Parkway Ave #B, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
1000 Macdade Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
3d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Chester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,265
Price dropped $75House for rent
15h ago
18 W 22nd St, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2701 Chestnut St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,250
Apartment for rent
3d ago
827 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chester, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Chester?
The average rent in Chester is $1,375 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chester are Larkintown ($1,223/mo), Sun Hill ($1,350/mo), and Sun Village ($1,362/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?
December and January offer the best rental deals in Chester, with January recording the lowest prices of the year. March sees the highest rent levels and most competition, creating approximately a 5.3% price difference between peak spring and off-peak winter months.
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).