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Cheapest Available Chester Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chester, TX is a Studio unit found at Uptown Apartments priced from $500. University Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $579. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Uptown ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$500
University Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$579
Banita Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$650
Silvercreek ApartmentsStudio/EFFStudio,1BA$699
Arbor Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$721

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chester, TX and Nearby

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Chester area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1st Floor Model at Preservation Hill Condos in the starting from $1,055. The second greatest value Chester apartment is the Two Bedroom Town Home Model at University Club Apartments starting at $959 with a $1.00 price per square foot . 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.
Preservation Hill Condos2 Bedroom 1st Floor2BR,2BA$1.06
University Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Town Home2BR,1BA$1.00
Prospect Point2x2-60%2BR,2BA$1.03
Livingston Pioneer CrossingB12BR,2BA$1.06
The Magnolia2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom DOWN2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The Overlook2X22BR,2BA$0.90
Arbor Pines1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$0.95
French Quarter Apartments2Bed1Bath- Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.17
Banita Creek1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Oakleaf Estates Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chester

What type of rentals are currently available in Chester?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in Chester, TX with pricing that ranges from $500 to $1,522. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chester ranging from $800 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chester ranges from $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,088.

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