Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Chester Neighborhood of Chester, PA from $800 (7 Rentals)

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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 $712. 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$712
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chester, PA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chester area is the $1.35 price per square foot 44 Worrell Street Model at 44 Worrell Street in the in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Chester apartment is the The Cardinal Model at Walnut Chestnut Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 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.
44 Worrell Street44 Worrell Street3BR,1BA$1.35
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Cardinal2BR,1BA$1.30
The Crossings at Elmwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Willow Gardens Apartments2 Bed x 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Brian Court Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.62
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
Penn Street ApartmentsPenn Street 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.45
Ridley Creek Views Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Green Forest ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Chester?

There are currently 95 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chester, PA with pricing that ranges from $712 to $2,600. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Chester ranging from $800 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Chester?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Chester ranges from $800 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,546.

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