Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
West Chester, PA rent rose 2.4% year over year to a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying modestly more per month than last year, consistent with the percentage increase reported.
Compared to national trends
West Chester runs 11.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it in a higher price tier with a total of 83 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Chester sit around $1,605/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,775/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,970/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,150/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,150 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
83
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,894, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,970.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,605 | 2% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,775 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,970 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,900 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 6% |
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 | $1,894 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,799 | 3% | 5% | |
Houses | $2,950 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,605
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,970
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
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
$1,894
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
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
12%higher than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Chester, PA is 59% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
1%$1,800
1%$2,799
1%$2,759
1%$3,000
6%$2,400
17%$1,570
$2,200
1%$2,200
4%$1,885
5%$2,200
6%$1,785
3%Discover rentals in West Chester, PA
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 12
7h ago
100 Willow Bend Ct, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Chester
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in West Chester
3324 Valley Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Condo 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
3d 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
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2 baths
$3,995
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,903–$3,072
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
17h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,343–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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 12
2h ago
2 Waterview Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,565–$2,976
Price drop
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,343–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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 12
2d ago
Verified
1316 W Chester Pike #A5, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2h ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,903–$3,072
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
2d ago
Verified
1316 W Chester Pike #A5, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
17h ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,343–$2,039
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
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 12
2d ago
235 E Market St, West Chester, PA 19382
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,150 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chester?
Average rent prices in West Chester have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $225 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Chester average around $1,720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,020/month.
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).