Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 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 July 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $595 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chester, PA
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 4% 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 $1,208, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,285.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 |  13% | 62% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,285 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change |  12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 4% | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Academy Hill | $1,550 | |
Downtown Chester | $1,433 | |
Edgemont Park | $1,400 | |
Larkintown | $1,500 | |
Sun Hill | $1,750 | |
Sun Village | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,208 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,737 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,285
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
54%
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,750
Academy Hill
Average rent
$1,550
Sun Village
Average rent
$1,600
Larkintown
Average rent
$1,500
Edgemont Park
Average rent
$1,400
Downtown Chester
Average rent
$1,433
Apartments
Average rent
$1,208
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
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
31%lower than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, PA is 10% lower than the median rent in Collingdale, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,500
34%$1,250
6%$1,472
9%$1,695
3%$1,319
3%$1,255
1%$1,800
13%$1,400
2%$1,650
$1,495
5%$2,275
3%$1,350
11%Discover rentals in Chester, PA
17h ago
827 W 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$800–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2h 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
3d ago
610 E 9th St, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment 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
9h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$1,553
Apartment for rent
1d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
7h ago
322 E 24th St Unit A1, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,245–$1,453
Apartment for rent
9h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$1,553
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1000 Macdade Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Sun Hill house for rent in Chester
1502 Washington Ave, Chester, PA 19013
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
1101 Dorian Dr, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,160
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 14
2h ago
2106 W 4th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
9h ago
314 E 24th St, Chester, PA 19013
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$1,156–$1,604
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2701 Madison St Ofc E213, Chester, PA 19013
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,217–$1,553
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$845
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 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 July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 4% 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 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $595 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chester?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chester are Edgemont Park ($1,400/mo), Downtown Chester ($1,433/mo), and Larkintown ($1,500/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chester average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases year over year, with one-bedrooms up 2.1% and two-bedrooms up 1.4%.
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).