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

UNION HOUSE APARTMENTS

303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place)

Cottages of Stewartville

Briar Grove Apartments (Building D)

The Ida

5th on 5th Apartments

EastGate Apartments

The Manor at Med City

111 Main St

303 W Water St

109 8th St NW

1009 3rd Ave NW

1001 1st Ave NW

1101 W Oakland Ave

704-713 13th Ave SE

909 8th Ave NW

1680 469 St

301 27th St SW

1501 7th Ave NW

907 1st Ave SW

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 | $1,398 | $680 | $3,135 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $775 | $4,120 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,000 | $4,591 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,935 | $1,100 | $2,604 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Hillside Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $860 |
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place) | Parkview 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 03 | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
The Beacon Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
EastGate Apartments | S1-60 | Studio,1BA | $1,166 |
The Manor at Med City | 1 Bedroom - Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
SoRoc On Maine | Aborgien | Studio,1BA | $1,265 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby
As of March 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.36 price per square foot Violet Model at The Vista at South Broadway in the in the Forest Knoll Heritage neighborhood starting from $1,949. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Vista at South Broadway | Violet | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Falcon Heights Townhomes | 2 Bed, 2.5 Bath Plus Den | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
Preserve on Maine | Zumbrota | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
Homestead Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Lincoln Apartments LLC | Apt. 03 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
The Boulders | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Northern Place Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Briar Grove Apartments (Building D) | Floor Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
303 27th Street SW (Parkview Place) | Parkview 307 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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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 $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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