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Last updated on October 7, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 7, 2026
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Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Chester
$1,514/mo
19%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Chester is $1,514 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $385 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Chester
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Chester rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Chester, Chester, PA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
Average rent prices in Downtown Chester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% 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
Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
Rent prices in Downtown Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Chester is $1,176, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Chester run $1,223 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,105 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,223 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,429 | No Change | 43% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 13% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | - | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Chester, Chester, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,176 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,625 | 10% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,105
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,223
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,429
Last year
43%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Downtown Chester, Chester, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,176
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
10%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Chester, 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.
Discover rentals in Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
4d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
27 E 7th St, Chester, PA 19013
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Chester rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Chester?
The average rent in Downtown Chester is $1,514 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Chester?
Average rent prices in Downtown Chester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.
How does Downtown Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Chester is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Chester?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/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).