
Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester, IA from $700 (11 Rentals)
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303 W Water St

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Chester, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Chester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Chester 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,424 | $950 | $2,300 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,173 | $1,295 | $3,500 |
Chester 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,204 | $1,950 | $2,800 |
Chester 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Meadow Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA and Nearby
As of May 01, 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 |
Webster Apartments | Apt. 10 | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
EastGate Apartments | A1-70 | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Hillside Apartments | Two Bedroom/Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester
What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?
There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Chester, IA with pricing that ranges from $689 to $7,660. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $700 to $3,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chester?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $700 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,925.
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