
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA from $800 (22 Rentals)
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Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments

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Center Court Apartments

Mall Apartments

Baystate Place

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Chester, MA 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 | $1,266 | $895 | $1,537 |
Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $1,096 | $2,006 |
Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,295 | $2,606 |
Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $1,481 | $2,600 |
Chester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $3,088 | $3,163 |
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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, MA is a Studio unit found at Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments priced from $1,015. Valley View Apartments in the Downtown Holyoke neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. 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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Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
Valley View Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Hilltop Garden Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Center Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Mall Apartments | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, MA and Nearby
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.79 price per square foot Floor Plan B Model at Devonshire Place Apartments in the in the Downtown Holyoke neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Montcalm Heights Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Downtown Holyoke 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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Devonshire Place Apartments | Floor Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Montcalm Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Brookview Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Longhill Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Riverboat Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Westwood Court Townhouses | Two Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
Dale House | Barclay | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Cumberland Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments | Large Studio 55 and Older | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Hilltop Garden Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Getting Around Chester, MA
Walk Score®
20 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
16 / 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 Lenox Schoolhouse Apartments listed at $1,015.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Chester Apartment is $1,150 at Hilltop Garden 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 $1,327 at Cumberland Homes.
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