Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$1,407/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $1,407 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $542 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
34
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 9% 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 $1,243, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,176 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,367.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | No Change |  45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,352 | 2% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $1,385 | 5% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,520 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 3% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Academy Hill | $1,595 | |
Downtown Chester | $1,450 | |
Edgemont Park | $1,680 | |
Larkintown | $1,550 | |
Sun Hill | $1,600 | |
Sun Village | $1,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,243 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,625 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,352
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Sun Village
Average rent
$1,500
Academy Hill
Average rent
$1,595
Larkintown
Average rent
$1,550
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,600
Edgemont Park
Average rent
$1,680
Downtown Chester
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,243
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
3%
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
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, PA is 9% higher than the median rent in Collingdale, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,295
19%$1,425
3%$1,500
4%$1,595
18%$1,297
3%$1,600
26%$1,655
21%$1,450
1%$2,100
$1,250
11%$2,375
6%$1,545
Discover rentals in Chester, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
2219 Madison St #B, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
2d ago
610 E 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
House for rent
2d ago
Academy Hill townhouse for rent in Chester
726 E 18th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
2d ago
Sun Village house for rent in Chester
1118 Brown St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Chester
3312 W 13th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
House for rent
20h ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$1,498
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
3d ago
322 E 24th St Unit A1, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,263–$1,433
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1000 Macdade Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
5 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
20h ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$1,498
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
1d ago
500 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
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 $1,407 per month as of June 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $542 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chester are Downtown Chester ($1,450/mo), Sun Village ($1,500/mo), and Larkintown ($1,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units also average around $1,300 monthly. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases, with 1-bedrooms rising 5.2% year-over-year and 2-bedrooms increasing 1.9% from the previous year.
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).