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July 2025 Chester County Residential Rental Real Estate Market Updates Graph
August 12, 2025

July 2025 Chester County, PA Residential Rental Market Update

This report provides a comprehensive snapshot of the residential rental market within Chester County, PA, for the month of July 2025. The data highlights key metrics such as total rentals, average rent price, and average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM), offering valuable insights into the current dynamics of the rental landscape across different areas. CDOM, or Cumulative Days on Market, represents the total number of days a property has been actively listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for rent. Understanding these trends can be crucial for both prospective tenants and landlords in Chester County, PA. To understand how these trends impact your real estate goals, call Trago Realty today for a personalized consultation.

With a consistently tight supply of rental inventory in Bright MLS for July 2025, Chester County remains a firmly competitive market. This limited availability means landlords continue to have strong leverage, a trend clearly reflected in the significant rise in average rents. Properties are also leasing more quickly, a shift from the previous month. Tenants should be prepared for robust competition and be ready to act swiftly when a suitable property becomes available. Understanding these dynamics within Chester County's varied school districts and their respective townships is crucial for both prospective tenants seeking their next home and landlords looking to optimize their investments. Whether you're considering renting, purchasing an investment property, or evaluating the best time to sell, local market insights are invaluable.

Key Takeaways:

Market Snapshot by School District (July 2025)

Note - Listed in order of school district, then townships that make-up each district.
Avon Grove School District
New London Township
Penn Township
Coatesville Area School District
Caln Township
Coatesville City
Sadsbury Township
Valley Township
West Caln Township
Downingtown Area School District
Downingtown Borough
East Brandywine Township
East Caln Township
Upper Uwchlan Township
Uwchlan Township
West Bradford Township
West Pikeland Township
Great Valley School District
Charlestown Township
East Whiteland Township
Malvern Borough
Kennett Consolidated School District
East Marlboro Township
Kennett Square Borough
Kennett Township
New Garden Township
Octorara Area School District
Highland Township
Londonderry Township
Parkesburg Borough
West Fallowfield Township
Owen J Roberts School District
East Coventry Township
East Vincent Township
North Coventry Township
West Vincent Township
Oxford Area School District
East Nottingham Township
Oxford Borough
Phoenixville Area School District
East Pikeland Township
Phoenixville Borough
Schuylkill Township
Spring Ford Area School District
Spring City Borough
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Easttown Township
Tredyffrin Township
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Pennsbury Township
West Chester Area School District
East Bradford Township
East Goshen Township
West Chester Borough
West Goshen Township
West Whiteland Township
Westtown Township

July 2025 Chester County Rental Market by school district and townships with rental activity that makeup each district

Below is a list of the Closed Rentals within Chester County (July 2025):

Avon Grove (Qty. 2)

New London Township (Qty. 1):

Penn Township (Qty. 1):

Coatesville Area (Qty. 12)

Caln Township (Qty. 1):

Coatesville City (Qty. 5):

Sadsbury Township (Qty. 2):

302 Fox Parkesburg, PA 19365 | CDOM: 33 | Rent Price: $2,300

Valley Township (Qty. 3):

West Caln Township (Qty. 1):

Downingtown Area (Qty. 19)

Downingtown Borough (Qty. 7):

East Brandywine Township (Qty. 1):

East Caln Township (Qty. 1):

Upper Uwchlan Township (Qty. 4):

Uwchlan Township (Qty. 4):

West Bradford Township (Qty. 1):

West Pikeland Township (Qty. 1):

Great Valley (Qty. 13)

Charlestown Township (Qty. 1):

East Whiteland Township (Qty. 10):

Malvern Borough (Qty. 2):

Kennett Consolidated (Qty. 6)

East Marlboro Township (Qty. 3):

Kennett Square Borough (Qty. 1):

Kennett Township (Qty. 1):

New Garden Township (Qty. 1):

Octorara Area (Qty. 4)

Highland Township (Qty. 1):

Londonderry Township (Qty. 1):

Parkesburg Borough (Qty. 1):

West Fallowfield Township (Qty. 1):

Owen J Roberts (Qty. 8)

East Coventry Township (Qty. 3):

East Vincent Township (Qty. 2):

North Coventry Township (Qty. 1):

West Vincent Township (Qty. 2):

Oxford Area (Qty. 3)

East Nottingham Township (Qty. 2):

Oxford Borough (Qty. 1):

Phoenixville Area (Qty. 34)

East Pikeland Township (Qty. 1):

Phoenixville Borough (Qty. 32):

Schuylkill Township (Qty. 1):

Spring Ford Area (Qty. 2)

Spring City Borough (Qty. 2):

Tredyffrin-Easttown (Qty. 18)

Easttown Township (Qty. 3):

Tredyffrin Township (Qty. 15):

Unionville-Chadds Ford (Qty. 2)

Pennsbury Township (Qty. 2):

West Chester Area (Qty. 32)

East Bradford Township (Qty. 1):

East Goshen Township (Qty. 1):

West Chester Borough (Qty. 15):

West Goshen Township (Qty. 7):

West Whiteland Township (Qty. 17):

Westtown Township (Qty. 1):

July 2025 Chester County Residential Rental Real Estate Market Updates Table

July 2025 Chester County, PA Real Estate Rental Market Update. Includes all rentals that were on Bright MLS.

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Final Thoughts

The Chester County rental market in July 2025 shifted to a more competitive and fast-paced environment. The total number of rentals increased significantly from June, suggesting a busy summer season. Most notably, the county-wide average rent price saw a steep climb to $3,168, and the average Cumulative Days on Market (CDOM) decreased to 38 days, down from 45 in June. This indicates that while more properties were available, they were also being leased much faster and at higher prices. The trends point to sustained demand and a strong landlord's market throughout the county.

All information in this report has been collected from Bright MLS and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The Broker makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the data provided. This information is subject to errors, omissions, and data entry inaccuracies, including but not limited to those from cooperating brokers participating in Bright MLS. Additionally, this report does not account for off-market transactions, private sales, or transactions conducted outside of Bright MLS.

This report is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as real estate advice. Individual circumstances vary, and real estate decisions should be based on professional guidance tailored to your specific situation. Please contact Trago Realty or your real estate agent to discuss your particular situation and/or needs.