West Chester

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West Chester, PA

Area Guide

The historic home to West Chester University of Pennsylvania

University Historic Great Schools Family-Friendly Urban Suburban

An ideal blend of urban amenities and suburban streets, West Chester is a part of the Philadelphia metro area, located only 25 miles west of downtown. Home to the West Chester University of Pennsylvania, the city offers a pleasant blend of families, professionals, students, and faculty. West Chester is known for its historic charm and offers several historical landmarks and longstanding architecture. An array of local and chain restaurant, bars, and breweries await in Downtown West Chester, giving residents a wide variety of dining options. The city is known for its top performing public school district, so families are more than happy living here. A mix of longstanding homes and modern, upscale apartments are available for rent in West Chester.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in West Chester, PA is $1,463 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $2,097 for two bedrooms, and $2,864 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chester has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,771/month
724 Sq Ft
House
$2,567/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,770/month
1,617 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

Mary C Howse Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

Hillsdale Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

Pocopson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

East Goshen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

510 Students

J R Fugett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

908 Students

Stetson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

E N Peirce Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,018 Students

West Chester Bayard Rustin High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,210 Students

West Chester Henderson High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,429 Students

West Chester East High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,251 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • West Chester University Planetarium
  • West Chester Railroad
  • Wawa Preserve
  • Stroud Preserve
  • The Barn at Spring Brook Farm

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.