Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$1,350/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $560 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
43
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, PA
Average rent prices in Chester have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,632. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,365.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,025 | No Change |  52% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,560 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,745 | 6% | 39% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Academy Hill | $1,500 | |
Downtown Chester | $1,279 | |
Edgemont Park | $1,444 | |
Larkintown | $1,425 | |
Sun Hill | $1,650 | |
Sun Village | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,785 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,632 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
52%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,560
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
39%
Sun Village
Average rent
$1,600
Academy Hill
Average rent
$1,500
Larkintown
Average rent
$1,425
Edgemont Park
Average rent
$1,444
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,650
Downtown Chester
Average rent
$1,279
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,785
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,632
Last 30 days
2%
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
29%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, PA is 11% lower than the median rent in Collingdale, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,522
24%$1,600
5%$1,297
11%$1,850
15%$1,300
9%$1,650
42%$2,625
30%$1,512
$1,850
$1,500
$2,425
1%$1,606
7%Discover rentals in Chester, PA
5d+ ago
Sun Village townhouse for rent in Chester
1124 Thomas St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
1d ago
610 E 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
4 beds
1.5 baths
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sun Village house for rent in Chester
1119 Thomas St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3003 W 11th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Aug 1
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
3h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,655
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,203–$1,613
Apartment for rent
1h ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,203–$1,613
Apartment for rent
3h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,655
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
2d ago
322 E 24th St Unit A1, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,209–$1,392
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1000 Macdade Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
2527 Edgmont Ave #D, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
336 W 8th St, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$965–$1,365
Apartment for rent
3h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,655
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,925
$1,725
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
336 W 8th St, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$965
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
217 W 8th St #2, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
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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 $1,350 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $560 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chester are Downtown Chester ($1,279/mo), Larkintown ($1,425/mo), and Edgemont Park ($1,444/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/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).