Chester, MD rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chester, MD is $2,300.

Average rent

$2,300

Month-over-month change

+$1,217

Year-over-year change

+$60

Available rentals

7

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,016 to $4,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0002
$1,4001
$2,2001
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,5002
$2,6001
$3,9001
$4,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $60 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,500$2,100
Feb$2,500$2,400
Mar$1,009$2,800
Apr$2,375$2,150
May$3,500$1,083
Jun$2,400$1,083
Jul$2,700$1,083
Aug$2,250$1,475
Sep$1,775No data
Oct$1,695No data
Nov$2,100No data
Dec$2,100No data

Market temperature

The Chester, MD rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Chester, MD is 10% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Chester, MD?

The average rent in Chester, MD is $2,300.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chester, MD?

Houses in Chester, MD rent between $1,016 - $4,000 with an average rent of $2,300.

3. How has the rent in Chester, MD changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Chester, MD increased by $60

4. How much has the rent in Chester, MD increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Chester, MD increased by $1,217

5. How many available rentals are there in Chester, MD?

There are currently 7 rentals available in Chester, MD.

6. How do rent prices in Chester, MD compare with the national average?

The average rent in Chester, MD is $2,300 — 9.52% higher the national average of $2,100.