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Chester, PA

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A riverfront community just minutes from downtown Philadelphia.

Commuter Affordable Sports College

Chester is a small city on the Delaware River, roughly halfway between Philadelphia and Wilmington. The city is home to Widener University, whose campus sits on the east end of town. The waterfront Talen Energy Stadium serves as the home field for Philadelphia Union soccer matches, as well as hosting other sporting events and concerts. Bus service covers most of the city, and rail service connects Chester to its neighboring communities as well as Philadelphia International Airport, making Chester rentals ideal for frequent travelers.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Chester, PA is $854 for a studio, $1,075 for one bedroom, $1,106 for two bedrooms, and $1,156 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chester has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,075/month
714 Sq Ft
House
$1,440/month
841 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

42

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Stetser Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

245 Students

4
out of 10

Chester Upland School Of Arts

Public

Grades PK-5

424 Students

2
out of 10

Columbus Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

626 Students

Rating Unavailable

STEM AT SHOWALTER

Public

Grades 7-12

484 Students

4
out of 10

Showalter Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Rating Unavailable

STEM AT SHOWALTER

Public

Grades 7-12

484 Students

4
out of 10

Chester High School - Main Campus

Public

Grades 9-12

919 Students

2
out of 10

Chester Upland STEM Magnet HS

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Upland Park
  • Scott Arboretum
  • Delaware County Institute of Science
  • Clayton Park
  • Smedley Park

Airports

  • Philadelphia International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.