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

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465 Chapel St
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465 Chapel St

465 Chapel StLee, MA 01238
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100-130 Elm Street
Studio Apartments

100-130 Elm Street

100 Elm StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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79 College St

South HadleyMA01075
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Brook Edge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brook Edge

14-64 Simard DrChicopee, MA 01013
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Summit Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Place Apartments

7 Upper Church StWest Springfield, MA 01089
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Chester, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio,1BA$1,015
Valley View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,095
Hilltop Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Center Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Mall ApartmentsstudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Devonshire Place ApartmentsFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.79
Montcalm Heights Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.81
Brookview Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Longhill Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Riverboat VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Westwood Court TownhousesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Dale HouseBarclay2BR,1BA$1.64
Cumberland Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Lenox Schoolhouse ApartmentsLarge Studio 55 and OlderStudio ,1BA$1.67
Hilltop Garden ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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Getting Around Chester, MA

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20 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

16 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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