Last updated on July 16, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Chester

$925/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Chester is $925 per month as of July 2026. This is 53% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.

$0.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chester

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chester rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Chester, SC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Chester, SC

Average rent prices in Chester have increased 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, SC

Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $1,025, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $750.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,050

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$772

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,797

3%

32%

4 bedroom

$2,600

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$772

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

The table above reflects average rent prices in Chester, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Chester and Blythewood by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chester

Median rent price$925
decreased by53%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, SC is 58% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.

Discover rentals in Chester, SC

200 York St #D2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

200 York St #O5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

200 York St #F2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

153-155-157 West End St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2BR/1.5BA

153-155-157 West End St, Chester, SC 29706

2 beds

1.5 baths

$795

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chester, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.

How much is rent in Chester?

The average rent in Chester is $925 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chester?

Average rent prices in Chester have increased 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 53% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chester?

To comfortably afford rent in Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $37,000/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 our current listings, Chester offers solid options for pet owners, with 32% of rental apartments welcoming pets. With an average of 19 listings available monthly, this works out to about 6 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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).

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