West Chester, PA Rent History

135 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,201
1-year change
+6.9%
$142/mo
5-year change
+29.7%
$504/mo
10-year change
+60.7%
$831/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in West Chester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,329/mo0.0%
2016$1,353/mo+1.8%+1.8%
2017$1,417/mo+4.7%+6.6%
2018$1,455/mo+2.7%+9.5%
2019$1,513/mo+4.0%+13.8%
2020$1,582/mo+4.6%+19.0%
2021$1,647/mo+4.1%+23.9%
2022$1,853/mo+12.5%+39.4%
2023$1,962/mo+5.9%+47.6%
2024$2,024/mo+3.2%+52.3%
2025$2,028/mo+0.2%+52.6%
2026$2,195/mo+8.2%+65.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in West Chester changed since 2015?

Median rent in West Chester, PA was $1,329 in 2015-04 and is $2,201 as of 2026-06 — a change of $872 per month over 11 years.

How much has West Chester rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in West Chester, PA has changed +29.7% ($504 per month). The current median is $2,201.

What has rent in West Chester done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in West Chester, PA has changed +60.7% ($831 per month). It is now $2,201.

Is rent in West Chester going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in West Chester, PA has increased +6.9% ($142/mo). Current median: $2,201.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.