1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA (49 Rentals)

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Palmerhouse
1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmerhouse

1420 Esrey StChester, PA 19013
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The Colony
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Colony

920 E 21st StChester, PA 19013
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724 W 3rd St
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724 W 3rd St

724 W 3rd StChester, PA 19013
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515-517 W 7th St
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515-517 W 7th St

515-517 W 7th StChester, PA 19013

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43 E 23rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 E 23rd St

43 E 23rd StChester, PA 19013
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816-818 W 8th St
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816-818 W 8th St

816-818 W 8th StChester, PA 19013
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221 W 24TH St
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221 W 24TH St

221 W 24TH StChester, PA 19013
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Chatham Estates
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Chatham Estates

600 Edwards StChester, PA 19013
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Ridley Park Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridley Park Court

2 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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401 W Chester Pike
1 Bedroom Apartments

401 W Chester Pike

401 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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The Parker Condos
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The Parker Condos

33 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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1106 Haverford Rd
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1106 Haverford Rd

1106 Haverford RdCrum Lynne, PA 19022
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Kinder Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Kinder Park

1847 Constitution AveWoodlyn, PA 19094
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Downtown Chester, Chester, PA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Chester area of Philadelphia, PA is found at Green Forest Apartments and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $1,305. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den850 Sq Ft$1,305
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA785 Sq Ft$1,050
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$1,215
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated675 Sq Ft$1,515
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAshworth650 Sq Ft$1,395
The Crossings at Elmwood1 Bed, 1 bath600 Sq Ft$1,100

Cheapest Available Downtown Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Chester of Philadelphia, PA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,050 at Ridley Creek Views Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Chester is currently $1,273. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,050
The Crossings at Elmwood1 Bed, 1 bath$1,100
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath$1,215
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den$1,305
Ridley Brook ApartmentsAscott$1,315
Stone Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath | Classic$1,515

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Downtown Chester, Chester, PA

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Among neighborhoods in Chester, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Chester. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Chester Neighborhood in Chester, PA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Chester with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Chester is at Ridley Creek Views Apartments listed at $1,050.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chester is $1,273.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Chester is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,305 at Green Forest Apartments.

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