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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 Studio unit found at Hillside Apartments in the Meadow Park neighborhood priced from $870. Northern Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$870
Northern Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$875
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$900
Meadow Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 251BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby

As of May 19, 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 Apt. 17 Model at Lincoln Apartments LLC starting at $1,125 with a $1.36 price per square foot . 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.
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Plus Den2BR,2.5BA$1.57
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 172BR,1BA$1.36
Homestead Village Townhomes2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
The Vista at South BroadwayFelix1BR,1BA$1.93
EastGate ApartmentsA1-701BR,1BA$1.89
Hillside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.50
Meadow Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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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 $900 at Parkview Place.

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 $1,125.

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