Average Rent in Chester, PA

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Current Versus Historical Chester, PA Rents

Chester rentals average $1,243 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,425 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,350, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $191 (19.75%) year-over-year from $965 to $1,156. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $13 (1.07%) year-over-year from $1,230 to $1,243. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $72 (5.30%) year-over-year from $1,351 to $1,423. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.50%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,650. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $450 (-23.23%) year-over-year from $1,938 to $1,488. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.53% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$18.65	$1,243	$1,230 (1.07%)	$955 (30.16%)
2 BR	$17.15	$1,423	$1,351 (5.30%)	$1,187 (19.92%)
3 BR	$14.89	$1,650	$1,658 (-0.50%)	$1,379 (19.64%)
4+ BR	$10.80	$1,488	$1,938 (-23.23%)	$1,542 (-3.51%)

Historical Rents in Chester, PA

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Top Cities Near Chester

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Top Neighborhoods Near Chester

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Top Counties Near Chester

There are a total of 2 counties located by Chester, PA. Some of these counties include Chester, PA and Upper Darby, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,475. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,600, Upper Darby, PA is the most expensive county by Chester, PA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chester, PA is 2.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chester, PA is 0.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350
Upper Darby, PA	$1,500	$1,300	$1,448	$1,600

Top Zipcodes Near Chester

There is one zipcode in or near Chester, PA. The average rent for this zipcode is $1,350. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19013, Chester, PA at $1,350 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,350 per month is 19013, Chester, PA.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near Chester, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
19013, Chester, PA	N/A	$1,243	$1,431	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Chester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Chester, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Chester, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,350. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Chester, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Chester, PA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chester, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,243 and an average price per square feet of $18.65. There are a total of 21 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chester.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Chester, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,431 and an average price per square feet of $17.15. There are a total of 20 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chester.

How have rent prices in Chester, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Chester, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.20%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Chester, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Chester, PA is around $1,080/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.