Average Rent in Chester, PA

Home  »  PA  »  Chester

Current Versus Historical Chester, PA Rents

Chester rentals average $1,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,500, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $362 (-44.55%) year-over-year from $813 to $451. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (5.91%) year-over-year from $987 to $1,045. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $91 (-7.53%) year-over-year from $1,206 to $1,115. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $166 (11.98%) year-over-year from $1,384 to $1,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $107 (6.31%) year-over-year from $1,691 to $1,798. 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 47.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.71% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.91% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.22% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
May 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $0.71 $1,045 $987 (5.91%) $866 (20.63%)
2 BR $0.33 $1,115 $1,206 (-7.53%) $949 (17.46%)
3 BR $1.34 $1,550 $1,384 (11.98%) $1,365 (13.55%)
4+ BR $1.20 $1,798 $1,691 (6.31%) $734 (144.77%)

Historical Rents in Chester, PA

Studio
1 Bed
2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Chester



Let's compare Chester, PA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Neighborhoods Near Chester



View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

Top Counties Near Chester

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,900. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Delaware, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,900, Delaware, PA is the most expensive county by Chester, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Chester, PA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chester, PA is 4.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chester, PA is 61.76% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Delaware, PA $1,225 $1,250 $1,650 $1,900

Top Zipcodes Near Chester



You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All

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 $1,500. 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 studio apartment in Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Chester.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $0.71. There are a total of 3 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 $1,020 and an average price per square feet of $0.33. There are a total of 4 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 -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Chester, PA?
A reasonable rent price in Chester, PA is around $1,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
© 2009 - 2024 RentHop.com™
Quantcast