Cheap Homes for Rent in Chester, IA from $700 (11 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadow Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Northern Place Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$875
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$900
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 251BR,1BA$960
EastGate ApartmentsA1-601BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Falcon Heights Townhomes2 Bed, 2.5 Bath, Plus Den2BR,2.5BA$1.57
TwentyFirst Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.40
Lincoln Apartments LLCApt. 172BR,1BA$1.36
Webster ApartmentsApt. 102BR,1BA$1.36
EastGate ApartmentsA1-701BR,1BA$1.89
Hillside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.94
Northern Place Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.41
The IdaFurnished 1B1B1BR,1BA$1.81
Parkview PlaceParkview 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.50
Meadow Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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