Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $600 (16 Rentals)

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Stewart Lane Apartments
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200 W Chester PikeRidley Park, PA 19078
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Downtown Chester, Chester, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chester area of Philadelphia, PA is a Studio unit found at Keystone Apartments priced from $695. The Crossings at Elmwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chester apartments for rent in Philadelphia, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Keystone ApartmentsStudio EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
Ridley Creek Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Green Forest ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chester, PA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chester area is the $1.08 price per square foot 128 E 22nd St Model at 128 E 22nd St, Unit B in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Chester apartment is the 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street starting at $1,750 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
128 E 22nd St, Unit B128 E 22nd St4BR,1BA$1.08
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
1433 Grant Ave, Unit B1433 Grant Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
1126 Kerlin St, Unit 11126 Kerlin St2BR,1BA$1.44
Willow Gardens Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
Penn Street ApartmentsPenn Street 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.36
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49
Ridley Creek Views Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Chester, Chester, PA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Downtown Chester, Chester, and the greater Philadelphia area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Cheap Downtown Chester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Chester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Chester is at Keystone Apartments listed at $697.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment is $1,050 at Ridley Creek Views Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Chester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Chester is starting from $950 at Hillside Manor Apartments.

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