Beckon Collective
956 S Matlack St,
West Chester, PA 19382
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,634 - $3,011
Rental Market Trends in West Chester, PA
What is the average rent in West Chester, PA?
$1,729/month
Average Rent
724 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in West Chester, PA is $1,729 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,560/month, which means West Chester rent prices are 11% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in West Chester, you can expect to pay about $1,427 per month for a studio, $1,729 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,708 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in West Chester, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $58 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated December 2024
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Rent Ranges in West Chester, PA
Last Updated December 2024
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
59%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Chester, PA?
Because the average rent in West Chester is $1,729, you’ll want to make about $5,763 per month or $69,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does West Chester, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Chester, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Property Management Companies in West Chester, PA
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31
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8,352
Units
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21
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5 Communities in West Chester
Metropolitan Management Corporation
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17
Communities
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2,491
Units
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10
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4 Communities in West Chester
Halfpenny Management Company
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17
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1,352
Units
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12
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2 Communities in West Chester
Hankin Group
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11
Communities
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2,427
Units
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4
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2 Communities in West Chester
Greystar
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3,191
Communities
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884,840
Units
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829
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1 Community in West Chester
Willow Bridge
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679
Communities
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185,890
Units
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310
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1 Community in West Chester
Morgan Properties
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314
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94,821
Units
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192
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1 Community in West Chester
Bozzuto
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353
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108,640
Units
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151
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.