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Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA

What is the average rent in West Chester, PA?

$1,773/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in West Chester, PA is $1,773 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means West Chester rent prices are 9% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in West Chester, you can expect to pay about $1,473 per month for a studio, $1,773 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,075 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,749 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,473/month
468 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,773/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,075/month
1,004 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,749/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,166/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,014/month
2,928 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,032/month
1,178 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in West Chester, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $63 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 June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in West Chester, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
51% $1,501 - $2,000/month
32% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester?

Based on current rent prices, The Metropolitan, Milltown Manor and Falconcrest are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Metropolitan
$1,641/month
673 Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,646/month
650 Sq Ft
Falconcrest
$1,690/month
748 Sq Ft
North Hill Community
$1,774/month
770 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Park
$2,173/month
692 Sq Ft
Bow Tree
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Marydell Farm
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Chester Hollow
$2,635/month
735 Sq Ft
Summit House Condominiums
$2,828/month
703 Sq Ft
Westtown Mews Condominiums
$2,840/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester?

Based on current rent prices, Westtown Mews Condominiums, Summit House Condominiums and Chester Hollow are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westtown Mews Condominiums
$2,840/month
763 Sq Ft
Summit House Condominiums
$2,828/month
703 Sq Ft
Chester Hollow
$2,635/month
735 Sq Ft
Bow Tree
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Marydell Farm
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Park
$2,173/month
692 Sq Ft
North Hill Community
$1,774/month
770 Sq Ft
Falconcrest
$1,690/month
748 Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,646/month
650 Sq Ft
The Metropolitan
$1,641/month
673 Sq Ft

Which West Chester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Chester with the most apartments available are The Metropolitan, Milltown Manor and Chester Hollow .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Metropolitan
$1,641/month
673 Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,646/month
650 Sq Ft
Chester Hollow
$2,635/month
735 Sq Ft
Bow Tree
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Marydell Farm
$2,229/month
843 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Park
$2,173/month
692 Sq Ft
Summit House Condominiums
$2,828/month
703 Sq Ft
North Hill Community
$1,774/month
770 Sq Ft
Falconcrest
$1,690/month
748 Sq Ft
Westtown Mews Condominiums
$2,840/month
763 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in West Chester is $1,773, you’ll want to make about $5,910 per month or $70,920 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 communities in West Chester we think you'll love

Jefferson at Westtown

Jefferson at Westtown

1000 Skiles Blvd,
West Chester, PA 19382

1-2 Beds | $1,775 - $2,390

Beckon Collective

Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,850 - $3,474

The Point at West Chester

The Point at West Chester

890 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382

1-3 Beds | $1,859 - $3,297

Market Street Flats

Market Street Flats

124 E Market St,
West Chester, PA 19382

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,863 - $3,041

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  • 9,395

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Metropolitan Management Corporation
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  • 2,483

    Units

  • 10

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4 Communities in West Chester
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Halfpenny Management Company
  • 17

    Communities

  • 1,351

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

2 Communities in West Chester
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Hankin Group
  • 11

    Communities

  • 2,427

    Units

  • 4

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2 Communities in West Chester
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  • 907,923

    Units

  • 844

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1 Community in West Chester
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Willow Bridge
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  • 191,211

    Units

  • 327

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1 Community in West Chester
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  • 199

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1 Community in West Chester
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  • 117,585

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1 Community in West Chester

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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