Chester, NJ rental market

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Last updated September 16, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Chester, NJ is $1,894.

Average rent

$1,894

Month-over-month change

$0

Year-over-year change

-$556

Available rentals

4

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,894 to $2,150.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,8002
$2,0001
$2,100+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $556 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,200$7,000
Feb$2,200$7,500
Mar$2,200$2,100
Apr$2,200$1,894
May$1,850No data
Jun$2,200No data
Jul$2,200No data
Aug$2,200No data
Sep$1,675No data
Oct$1,800No data
Nov$1,900No data

Market temperature

The Chester, NJ 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, NJ is 5% lower than the national average.

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$1,894

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Chester, NJ is $1,894.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chester, NJ?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Chester, NJ is $2,100 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chester, NJ?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Chester, NJ is $1,894 per month.

4. How much does it cost to rent a house in Chester, NJ?

Houses in Chester, NJ rent between $1,894 - $2,150 with an average rent of $1,894.

5. How has the rent in Chester, NJ changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Chester, NJ decreased by $556

6. How much has the rent in Chester, NJ increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Chester, NJ did not change.

7. How many available rentals are there in Chester, NJ?

There are currently 4 rentals available in Chester, NJ.

8. How do rent prices in Chester, NJ compare with the national average?

The average rent in Chester, NJ is $1,894 — 5.3% lower the national average of $2,000.

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