Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Chester.

Meadow Park Apartments

UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS

Hillside Apartments

Northern Place Apartments

Parkview Place

Lincoln Apartments LLC
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800 12th Ave NW

302 19th St NE

1680 469 St

121 Main St S

1206 10th St NE
Chester, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Chester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chester Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $689 | $3,108 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $750 | $4,148 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $875 | $7,725 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,943 | $950 | $3,603 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadow Park Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $750. Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadow Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $870 |
Northern Place Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Parkview Place | Parkview 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 25 | 1BR,1BA | $960 |
EastGate Apartments | A1-60 | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
The Ida | Furnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
The Manor at Med City | 1 Bedroom - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Plus Den Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes in the in the East Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at TwentyFirst Ave starting at $1,260 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Meadow Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Falcon Heights Townhomes | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Plus Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
TwentyFirst Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 17 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
EastGate Apartments | A1-70 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
The Ida | Furnished 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Parkview Place | Parkview 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Meadow Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Getting Around Chester, IA
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Chester Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Chester?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Chester is at Hillside Apartments listed at $870.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $750 at Meadow Park Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Chester Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Chester is starting from $875 at Northern Place Apartments.
What is the most affordable Chester Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Chester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Northern Place Apartments and starts from $950.
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