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West Chester, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Chester?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Chester Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,050 | $2,664 |
West Chester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,350 | $5,192 |
West Chester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $1,625 | $6,883 |
West Chester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $2,300 | $6,527 |
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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
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 West Chester Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Chester?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Chester is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Chester?
The cheapest apartment in West Chester is Audubon Manor which is listed at $1,544, while the average apartment in West Chester costs $2,729.
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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