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Rental Market Trends in Chester, PA

What is the average rent in Chester, PA?

$1,116/month

Average Rent

703 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Chester, PA is $1,116 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Chester more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chester, you can expect to pay about $893 per month for a studio, $1,116 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,147 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,169 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$893/month
429 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,116/month
703 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,147/month
827 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,169/month
219 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,283/month
334 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,711/month
554 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,850/month
870 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,660/month
385 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chester, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chester, PA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chester, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
47% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chester?

Based on current rent prices, Academy Hill is the most affordable neighborhood in Chester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Academy Hill
$1,113/month
619 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chester?

Based on current rent prices, Academy Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in Chester.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Academy Hill
$1,113/month
619 Sq Ft

Which Chester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Chester with the most apartments available is Academy Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Academy Hill
$1,113/month
619 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chester, PA?

Because the average rent in Chester is $1,116, you’ll want to make about $3,720 per month or $44,640 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Academy Hill

Chester, PA

Academy Hill

Chester, PA

Studio
$895/month
$895/month
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
$1,024/month
Two Bedroom
$1,381/month
$1,381/month
Three Bedroom
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† 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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