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Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA

What is the average rent in West Chester, PA?

$1,818/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

West Chester, PA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in West Chester, PA is $1,818 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means West Chester rent prices are 11% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in West Chester average $1,537 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in West Chester average $1,818 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in West Chester average $2,113 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in West Chester average $2,698 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,537/month
451 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,818/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,113/month
1,008 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,698/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,460/month
705 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,110/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,858/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,324/month
1,790 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $37 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 2026
$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
12% $1,001 - $1,500/month
49% $1,501 - $2,000/month
39% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester?

Based on current rent prices, Milltown Manor and Birnam Place" are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Chester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,708/month
650 Sq Ft
Birnam Place
$1,926/month
786 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester?

Based on current rent prices, Birnam Place and Milltown Manor" are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Chester.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Birnam Place
$1,926/month
786 Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,708/month
650 Sq Ft

Which West Chester neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in West Chester with the most apartments available are Milltown Manor and Birnam Place" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Milltown Manor
$1,708/month
650 Sq Ft
Birnam Place
$1,926/month
786 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 $1,818, you’ll want to make about $6,060 per month or $72,720 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

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Apartment communities in West Chester we think you'll love

Beckon Collective

Beckon Collective

956 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382

$1,705 - $2,902 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Jefferson at Westtown

Jefferson at Westtown

1000 Skiles Blvd,
West Chester, PA 19382

$1,877 - $2,566

1-2 Beds

The Point at West Chester

The Point at West Chester

890 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382

$2,002 - $3,861

1-3 Beds

Golf Club Apartments

Golf Club Apartments

1100 W Chester Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382

$1,350 - $2,600

Studio - 3 Beds

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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 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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