Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where West Chester rent stands today
West Chester, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,143/month. Month over month, rent cooled by 1.1%, showing a recent easing in prices for renters across the city.
Compared to national trends
West Chester runs 9.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 75 total rentals available for choice.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Chester rent for about $1,367/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,766/month, and 2-bedrooms at $2,062/month. Larger units climb to $2,925/month for 3-bedrooms and $3,800/month for 4+ bedrooms. The bedroom mix shows a range of options for renters seeking different unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,143/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,143 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $193 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
75
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, PA
Average rent prices in West Chester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same 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
West Chester, PA
Rent prices in West Chester vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Chester is $1,949, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,062.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,367 |  3% |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,765 | 1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $2,062 | 2% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,925 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 17% | 25% |
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, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,949 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,899 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
25%
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, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,949
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$825
The table above reflects average rent prices in West Chester, 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.
How does rent in West Chester, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in West Chester and Chester by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Chester
10%higher than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Chester, PA is 52% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,407
5%$1,775
$2,799
10%$2,700
4%$2,474
1%$2,125
21%$1,350
$2,100
$2,200
8%$1,797
3%$2,287
8%$1,749
4%Discover rentals in West Chester, PA
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Chester
2409 Pond View Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,775
Condo for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Chester
1906 Valley Dr #1906, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,799
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
3 beds
1 bath
$4,495
House for rent
2d ago
415 W Union St, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,835–$2,948
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
13h 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
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d ago
332 W Washington St, West Chester, PA 19380
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
13h 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
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,835–$2,948
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
1 bed
1 bath
$1,656
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
4d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1 bed
1 bath
$1,835–$2,157
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,683–$1,985
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 28
1d 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
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Frequently asked questions for West Chester, 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 $2,143 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chester?
Average rent prices in West Chester have decreased by 1% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does West Chester rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Chester is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $193 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 $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in West Chester?
West Chester's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,700 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. Both bedroom types have remained relatively stable compared to the previous year, with one-bedrooms seeing a modest 1.5% increase.
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).