Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Chester, Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Chester
$1,617/mo
45%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Chester is $1,617 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $307 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Chester
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Chester rentals at each price point
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 45% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Chester run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $862 | No Change | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,221 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,391 | No Change | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 13% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $1,850 | - | - |
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 | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$862
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,221
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,391
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
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
$1,200
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
10%
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.
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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 $1,617 per month as of August 15, 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 45% since last year.
How does Downtown Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Chester is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $307 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 $65,000/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).