West Chester, PA Rent History

138 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,277
1-year change
+3.2%
$70/mo
5-year change
+26.4%
$475/mo
10-year change
+59.5%
$849/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in West Chester

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,376/mo—0.0%
2016$1,404/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2017$1,464/mo+4.3%+6.4%
2018$1,507/mo+2.9%+9.5%
2019$1,567/mo+4.0%+13.9%
2020$1,635/mo+4.3%+18.8%
2021$1,706/mo+4.3%+24.0%
2022$1,919/mo+12.5%+39.5%
2023$2,031/mo+5.8%+47.6%
2024$2,089/mo+2.9%+51.8%
2025$2,153/mo+3.1%+56.5%
2026$2,262/mo+5.1%+64.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in West Chester changed since 2015?

Median rent in West Chester, PA was $1,376 in 2015-04 and is $2,277 as of 2026-09 — a change of $901 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 +26.4% ($475 per month). The current median is $2,277.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in West Chester, PA has changed +59.5% ($849 per month). It is now $2,277.

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

Year over year, median rent in West Chester, PA has increased +3.2% ($70/mo). Current median: $2,277.

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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.