Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester University, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,245/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,245 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 14% 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 $1,950, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,760 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,535 | - | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,776 | - |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,032 | - | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,997 | - | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | - | 60% |
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 | $1,950 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,872 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,200 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,535
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,776
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,032
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last year
60%
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
$1,950
Condos
Average rent
$1,872
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
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
4d ago
Verified
777 Cherry Tree Rd, Upper Chichester, PA 19014
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,421
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
3d ago
532 W Marshall St Apt C, West Chester, PA 19380
2 beds
1 bath
$1,645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
227 Whiteland Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Glen Mills
21 Dougherty Blvd #V3, Glen Mills, PA 19342
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo 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
1714 Hickory Hill Rd, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
178 Pratt Ln, West Chester, PA 19382
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
1410 Manorwood Dr #NA, West Chester, PA 19382
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,500
$5,200
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
8h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,795–$3,151
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
1d ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
8h ago
Verified
1086 W King Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,660–$2,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,673–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
333 Lancaster Ave, Frazer, PA 19355
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,815–$2,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
332 W Washington St, West Chester, PA 19380
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1316 W Chester Pike #A5, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,502–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,673–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
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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 $2,245 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chester?
Average rent prices in West Chester have increased by 14% since last year.
How does West Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Chester is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 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 $90,000/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).