Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA from $600 (28 Rentals)

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Chester, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Northern Place Apartments priced from $775. Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$775
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$860
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place)Parkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$900
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 031BR,1BA$955
The Beacon ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1,075
EastGate ApartmentsS1-60Studio,1BA$1,166
The Manor at Med City1 Bedroom - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,200
SoRoc On MaineAborgienStudio,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby

As of March 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.40 price per square foot Violet Model at The Vista at South Broadway in the in the Forest Knoll Heritage neighborhood starting from $1,998. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Plus Den Model at Falcon Heights Townhomes starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the East Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Vista at South BroadwayViolet3BR,2BA$1.40
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Plus Den2BR,2.5BA$1.57
Preserve on MaineZumbrota2BR,2BA$1.91
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 031BR,1BA$1.25
The Boulders1A1BR,1BA$2.06
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)Floor Plan F1BR,1BA$2.06
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place)Parkview 307 1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.58

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Getting Around Chester, IA

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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 $860.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $775 at Northern Place 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 $1,000 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 $1,100.

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