Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
West Chester, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where West Chester, PA rent stands today
West Chester, PA rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $2,160/month. Renters are paying $45 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
West Chester runs 13.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 67 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in West Chester rent for $1,529/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,799/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,171/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,350/month. The largest share of rentals is 2-bedrooms at 33.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in West Chester
$2,160/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in West Chester is $2,160 per month as of November 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Chester
67
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 2% 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 $1,978, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in West Chester run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,172.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,529 |  2% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,799 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,171 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,350 | No Change | 1% |
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 | $1,978 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,800 | 3% | 2% | |
Houses | $2,875 | 3% | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,529
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,799
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,171
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last year
1%
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
$1,978
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
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
14%higher than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Chester, PA is 57% higher than the median rent in Chester, PA.
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2%$1,751
3%$2,690
7%$2,900
16%$2,790
31%$2,100
14%$1,377
$1,734
9%$2,000
9%$1,945
16%$2,220
7%$1,725
1%Discover rentals in West Chester, PA
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
3315 Valley Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,690
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
208 W Gay St #3, West Chester, PA 19380
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
424 S Matlack St #2, West Chester, PA 19382
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,161
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
20h ago
House for rent in West Chester
8 Stanton Ave, West Chester, PA 19382
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
54 Old Barn Dr, West Chester, PA 19382
3 beds
3 baths
$4,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in West Chester
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$3,043
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,161
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
$1,628–$2,107
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 22
2d ago
Verified
111 N High St, West Chester, PA 19380
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,628–$2,107
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 22
3d ago
Verified
1000 Skiles Blvd, West Chester, PA 19382
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$3,043
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 11
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,161
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
2 beds
2 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in West Chester
609 S High St, West Chester, PA 19382
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
210 N Everhart Ave, West Chester, PA 19380
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,161
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
3h ago
1323 W Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,595–$1,870
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Townhouse for rent in West Chester
140 Weedon Ct #140, West Chester, PA 19380
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House 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 $2,160 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Chester?
Average rent prices in West Chester have decreased by 2% 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 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 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?
October offers the best rental rates in West Chester, with rents running about 6.3% lower than the June peak season.
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).