Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Chester

$837/mo

decreased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chester is $837 per month as of May 2026. This is 57% below the national average rent, or $1,112 less per month.

$0.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chester

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chester rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 34% 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 $850, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

No Change

18%

1 bedroom

$1,000

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$825

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

24%

4 bedroom

$2,495

10%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

2 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

24%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

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$837
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,222
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, SC is 62% lower than the median rent in Blythewood, SC.

Discover rentals in Chester, SC

200 York St #D2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

200 York St #O5 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

200 York St #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

200 York St #F2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

2 beds

1 bath

$825

$750

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 13

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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 $837 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chester?

Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

How does Chester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chester is 57% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,112 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 $34,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Chester?

Chester offers solid options for renters with pets, with 41% of listings welcoming furry companions. The city maintains an average of 17 listings available monthly, providing a steady selection for pet owners to choose from.

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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