Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester University, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,172/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,172 per month as of October 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $272 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
132
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Chester rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Chester University, PA
Average rent prices in West Chester have increased by 13% 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
West Chester 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 $1,980, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,787 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,159.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,569 | - | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | - | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,064 | - | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,995 | - | 25% | |
4 bedroom | $3,925 | - |  34% |
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 West Chester University, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,980 | - | 3% | |
Condos | $1,850 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,175 | - | 46% | |
Rooms | $1,450 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,569
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,064
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
25%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,925
Last year
34%
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 West Chester University, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,980
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$3,175
Last year
46%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Chester 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 West Chester University, PA
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
324 W Chestnut St, West Chester, PA 19380
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
Price dropped $500House for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
1518 Manley Rd #B32, West Chester, PA 19382
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Price dropped $200Additional 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
Available Oct 1
12h ago
House for rent in Malvern
497 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chadds Ford
115 Bullock Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
5 beds
5.5 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chadds Ford
1470 Smithbridge Rd #NA, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
4 beds
3.5 baths
$6,450
Additional 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
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chadds Ford
1714 Hickory Hill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,695
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,714
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,820–$3,150
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 21
4h ago
Verified
777 Cherry Tree Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19014
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,888–$2,510
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,171
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,509–$2,275
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
10h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,714
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,171
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
13m ago
Verified
333 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA 19355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$3,150
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,479–$2,714
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
3 beds
2 baths
$2,639–$3,150
Price droppedApartment for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
2 beds
1 bath
$1,951–$2,171
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 31
4d ago
311 E Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,884–$2,667
Additional 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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for West Chester 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 $2,172 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chester?
Average rent prices in West Chester have increased by 13% since last year.
How does West Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Chester is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $272 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 $87,000/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).