Beckon Collective
956 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382
$1,682 - $2,884
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA
What is the average rent in West Chester, PA?
$1,737/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in West Chester, PA is $1,737 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,625/month, which means West Chester rent prices are 7% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in West Chester, you can expect to pay about $1,452 per month for a studio, $1,737 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,065 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,607 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Chester, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in West Chester, PA
Last Updated January 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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20%
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51%
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29%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester?
Based on current rent prices, The Metropolitan, Chester Hollow and Wedgewood Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester?
Based on current rent prices, Westtown Mews Condominiums, Summit House Condominiums and Wedgewood Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester.
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Which West Chester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in West Chester with the most apartments available are Chester Hollow, Wedgewood Park and Westtown Mews Condominiums .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Chester, PA?
Because the average rent in West Chester is $1,737, you’ll want to make about $5,790 per month or $69,480 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.
How does West Chester, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Chester, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.