Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Chester, SC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Chester
$936/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Chester is $936 per month as of October 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $964 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chester
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of 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 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,115, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,137 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,215 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  2% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 7% | 52% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 11% | 36% |
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 Chester, SC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,115 | No Change | 3% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $1,625 | 7% | 7% | |
Rooms | $800 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,215
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
52%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
36%
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 Chester, SC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,115
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
51%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chester, SC is 53% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.
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8%$922
7%$1,562
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5%$2,177
18%Discover rentals in Chester, SC
3d ago
2590 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC 29706
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$688–$990
Apartment for rent
8h ago
113 Mill St, Chester, SC 29706
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
8h ago
113 Mill St, Chester, SC 29706
2 beds
1 bath
$825–$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2590 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC 29706
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$688–$990
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
2410 Pressley Rd, Chester, SC 29706
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
4 beds
2 baths
$1,895
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Chester
140 Wylie St, Chester, SC 29706
5 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
2590 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC 29706
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$688–$990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
3d ago
2590 Dawson Dr, Chester, SC 29706
1–2 beds
1 bath
$757–$866
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House 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 $936 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chester?
Average rent prices in Chester have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chester is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $964 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.
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).