Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cheyney University, PA

Median rent

Median rent in West Chester

$1,989/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Chester is $1,989 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $89 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Chester

133

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Chester rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cheyney University, PA

Average rent prices in West Chester have increased by 8% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cheyney University, PA

Rent prices in West Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Chester is $1,902, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,068.

Listings

Studio

$1,474

-

15%

1 bedroom

$1,725

-

7%

2 bedroom

$2,014

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,871

-

16%

4 bedroom

$3,750

-

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,474

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,014

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,871

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cheyney University, 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.

Discover rentals in Cheyney University, PA

2603 Chichester Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Upper Chichester

2603 Chichester Ave,

2603 Chichester Ave, Upper Chichester, PA 19061

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2725 W 3rd St ## 1f - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Chester

4 beds

1.5 baths

$1,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1226 Clover Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Buckman Village house for rent in Trainer

1226 Clover Lane - 1

1226 Clover Ln #1, Trainer, PA 19013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2615 Kane St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chester

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Cheyney University, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the West Chester rental market.

How much is rent in West Chester?

The average rent in West Chester is $1,989 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Chester?

Average rent prices in West Chester have increased by 8% since last year.

How does West Chester rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Chester is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $89 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Chester?

To comfortably afford rent in West Chester, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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