West Chester

Small business owners personalize their shops such as Eclat Chocolates in West Chester.
This row of twins show their patriotic colors along a street in West Chester.
West Chester residents are proud to show their history through their murals.
West Chester's murals greet you as soon as you enter the neighborhood.
Creole styling adorns many homes in West Chester.

West Chester, PA Area Guide

The historic home to West Chester University of Pennsylvania

University Historic Great Schools 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.

Explore the City

West Chester residents are proud to show their history through their murals.

West Chester's murals greet you as soon as you enter the neighborhood.

Creole styling adorns many homes in West Chester.

This lively fountain is a popular attraction on a hot day in West Chester.

Many outdoor dining options such as the Split Rail Tavern await visitors to West Chester.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in West Chester, PA is $1,492 for a studio, $1,782 for one bedroom, $2,115 for two bedrooms, and $2,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Chester has increased by 0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,782/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$3,005/month
1,888 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,866/month
971 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,963/month
1,096 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Sarah W Starkweather Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

578 Students

Mary C Howse El School

Public

Grades K-5

493 Students

Hillsdale El School

Public

Grades K-5

545 Students

GREYSTONE EL SCH

Public

Grades K-5

536 Students

Pocopson El School

Public

Grades K-5

517 Students

J R Fugett Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

908 Students

Stetson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

843 Students

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

3,283 Students

21st Century Cyber CS

Public

Grades 6-12

1,239 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

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

3,283 Students

21st Century Cyber CS

Public

Grades 6-12

1,239 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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.