Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA from $800 (17 Rentals)

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Manor Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Crossing

700 E Marshall StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Victorian Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Victorian Manor

413 W Miner StWest Chester, PA 19382
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Bradford Hall
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Hall

201 N Bradford AveWest Chester, PA 19382
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518 W Biddle St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

518 W Biddle St

518 W Biddle StWest Chester, PA 19380
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Hollow Run Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollow Run Apartments

72 Hollow Run LnWest Chester, PA 19380
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West Chester, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Chester, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West Chester, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Chester Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates$2,944$1,31130

Cheapest Available West Chester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Chester, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Audubon Manor in the Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates neighborhood priced from $1,399. Golf Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Chester apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Audubon Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,399
Golf Club ApartmentsAshworth1BR,1BA$1,575
Metropolitan East Goshen1BR1BR,1BA$1,575
Raquet Club ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Goshen Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Chester, PA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Chester area is the $2.18 price per square foot C2 Model at The Point at West Chester in the in the Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates neighborhood starting from $2,396. The second greatest value West Chester apartment is the 2 Beds/1 Bath Model at Rose Hill Apartments starting at $1,700 with a $1.63 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for West Chester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Point at West ChesterC22BR,2BA$2.18
Rose Hill Apartments2 Beds/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.63
Ridgewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.62
241 W Union St, Unit #2241 W Union St2BR,1BA$2.00
Sharples Works1 Bed 1.5 Bath - Loft1BR,1.5BA$2.11
335 W Miner St, Unit front335 W Miner St2BR,1BA$2.04
Audubon Manor2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Deluxe2BR,1BA$2.10
402 N Church St, Unit 4402 N Church St1BR,1BA$2.02
Goshen Terrace1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.14

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West Chester Overview

A borough of Chester County in the great state of Pennsylvania, West Chester is a quaint and welcoming locale. Home to just under 20,000 residents, this charming and historic destination makes an excellent option for anyone considering a move to the east coast.

Why live in West Chester, PA?

Brimming with cultural destinations and a youthful ambiance thanks to the popular local university, apartments for rent in West Chester cater to a wide array of lifestyles and budgets. From historic streets lined with structures of old to luxurious, state-of-the-art hotels and eateries, this charming Pennsylvania locale seemingly has it all.

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Getting Around West Chester, PA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Chester Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Chester?

The cheapest apartment in West Chester is Audubon Manor which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in West Chester costs $2,944.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Chester?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in West Chester that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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