Rent in West Chester, PA
Across West Chester's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,195 a month, with figures from $1,823–$2,620. The highest typical rent is in 19380 ($2,274) and the lowest in 19382 ($2,017). Owner-occupied homes in Chester County pay about 1.30% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,700 | $1,170–$2,030 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,840 | $1,558–$2,190 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,195 | $1,823–$2,620 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $2,615 | $2,216–$3,120 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $2,885 | $2,445–$3,440 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
West Chester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in West Chester, PA?
- About $2,195 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,823–$2,620. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in West Chester, PA?
- About $1,840 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,558–$2,190. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in West Chester, PA?
- About $2,615 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,216–$3,120. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in West Chester, PA?
- About $1,700 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,170–$2,030. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in West Chester, PA?
- About $2,885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,445–$3,440. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which West Chester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 19380 has the highest typical rent at $2,274 a month, and 19382 the lowest at $2,017.
- What is the property tax rate in West Chester, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Chester County pay a typical 1.30% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these West Chester rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).