Chester, PA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chester, PA is $1,430.
$1,430
+$30
+$80
104
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $2,700.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 10 |
| $1,000 | 15 |
| $1,100 | 12 |
| $1,200 | 10 |
| $1,300 | 17 |
| $1,400 | 11 |
| $1,500 | 17 |
| $1,600 | 13 |
| $1,700 | 8 |
| $1,800 | 9 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 5 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,500 | 2 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,800+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $80 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,295 | $1,400 |
| Feb | $1,290 | $1,400 |
| Mar | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,350 |
| May | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| Jun | $1,450 | $1,400 |
| Jul | $1,367 | $1,350 |
| Aug | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Sep | $1,265 | No data |
| Oct | $1,350 | No data |
| Nov | $1,337 | No data |
| Dec | $1,400 | No data |
Market temperature
The Chester, PA 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Chester, PA is 32% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Chester, PA?
The average rent in Chester, PA is $1,430.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chester, PA?
Houses in Chester, PA rent between $650 - $2,700 with an average rent of $1,430.
3. How has the rent in Chester, PA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Chester, PA increased by $80
4. How much has the rent in Chester, PA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Chester, PA increased by $30
5. How many available rentals are there in Chester, PA?
There are currently 104 rentals available in Chester, PA.
6. How do rent prices in Chester, PA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Chester, PA is $1,430 — 31.9% lower the national average of $2,100.