Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester University, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,176/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,176 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $226 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
122
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 $1,943, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,015.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,490 | - | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,715 | - | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,015 | - | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | - | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,950 | - |  35% |
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 | $1,943 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,925 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,490
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,715
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,015
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,950
Last year
35%
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
$1,943
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Rooms
Average rent
$825
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
20h ago
700 Cherry Tree Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19014
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,445–$1,580
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
238 Chestnut St, Downingtown, PA 19335
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
227 Whiteland Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690–$1,755
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
5d+ ago
House for rent in Aston
4040 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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 Paoli
208 Pheasant Run Dr, Paoli, PA 19301
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Edgemont
4979 W PAPA Boulevard, Edgemont, PA 19028
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$2,710
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$2,959
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 23
2h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,628–$1,838
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
18h ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 23
2h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,628–$1,838
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
5h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$2,710
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 23
17h ago
Verified
333 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA 19355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$3,055
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,490–$2,710
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
$3,200
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,628–$1,838
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
18h ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 23
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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 $2,176 per month as of June 20, 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 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $226 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).