Average Rent in West Chester, PA

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Current Versus Historical West Chester, PA Rents

West Chester rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,200, or roughly $24 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $844 (166.89%) year-over-year from $506 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (3.26%) year-over-year from $1,840 to $1,900. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (1.89%) year-over-year from $2,208 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $244 (-7.70%) year-over-year from $3,169 to $2,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $783 (-20.70%) year-over-year from $3,783 to $3,000. 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 up by 1.14% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.54% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.26% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $36.00 $1,350 $506 (166.89%) $404 (233.81%)
1 BR $24.30 $1,900 $1,840 (3.26%) $1,500 (26.67%)
2 BR $24.04 $2,250 $2,208 (1.89%) $2,335 (-3.66%)
3 BR $21.71 $2,925 $3,169 (-7.70%) $2,791 (4.81%)
4+ BR $20.88 $3,000 $3,783 (-20.70%) $3,165 (-5.21%)

Historical Rents in West Chester, PA

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Top Counties Near West Chester

There are a total of 1 counties located by West Chester, PA. One county in the area is West Chester, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,200. That's roughly around $24 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is West Chester, PA. Its average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,200, West Chester, PA is the most expensive county by West Chester, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in West Chester, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Chester, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Chester, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
West Chester, PA $1,350 $1,900 $2,150 $2,200

Top Zipcodes Near West Chester

There is one zipcode in or near West Chester, PA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,600.

The following table includes the zipcode in or near West Chester, PA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
19382, Westtown, PA $550 $1,850 $2,150 $2,600

Frequently Asked Questions - West Chester Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for West Chester, PA apartments for rent is approximately $2,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do West 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 West Chester, PA.
How much is a studio apartment in West Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Chester.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $24.30. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Chester.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Chester, PA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $24.04. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Chester.
How have rent prices in West Chester, PA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in West Chester, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.67%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in West Chester, PA?
A reasonable rent price in West Chester, PA is around $1,760/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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