Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Chester, VT

Median rent

Median rent in Chester

$1,850/mo

increased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chester is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chester

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chester rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Chester, VT

Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 37% 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, VT

Rent prices in Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chester is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Chester run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,122

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

26%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,850

6%

55%

3 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

66%

4 bedroom

$10,125

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,122

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

55%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

66%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,125

Last 30 days

1%

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

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

Chester

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$4,000
increased by111%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chester, VT is 54% lower than the median rent in Andover, VT.

Discover rentals in Chester, VT

3148 Popple Dungeon Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

Rental, Chester, VT

3148 Popple Dungeon Rd, Chester, VT 05143

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Chester, VT

Quick answers to common questions about the Chester rental market.

How much is rent in Chester?

The average rent in Chester is $1,850 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chester?

Average rent prices in Chester have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 37% since last year.

How does Chester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chester is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $74,000/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).

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