Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester County, PA from $900 (21 Rentals)

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PhoenixvillePA19460
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19 Birch St, Unit 21

19 Birch St
CoatesvillePA19320

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1420 State Rd

PhoenixvillePA19460

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Cheapest Available Chester County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Riveredge Square Apartments priced from $1,250. Valley View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riveredge Square Apartments1BD1BR,1BA$1,250
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Highland Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
The Village of Pickering Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,414
Waterview Apartment HomesStudio - 310 sqftStudio,1BA$1,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester County area is the $1.33 price per square foot 200 S Union St Model at 200 S Union St in the starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Chester County apartment is the Three bedroom Model at Arbour Court starting at $1,800 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Buck Peach Bottom Quaryvle Christiana neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 S Union St200 S Union St2BR,1BA$1.33
Arbour CourtThree bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
16 S Main St, Unit Apt 216 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.57
Lafayette SquareAmbassador2BR,2BA$1.56
Sadsbury SquareAster2BR,2BA$1.63
Hampshire Place2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Orchard RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Whiteland West ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.83
Valley View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.81

Frequently Asked Questions about Chester County

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester County?

There are currently 574 Apartments for Rent in Chester County, PA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $10,295. There are also 152 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester County ranging from $900 to $7,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester County ranges from $900 to $7,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,284.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chester County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chester County range from $1,351 to $6,340, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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