October 2025 Chester County Residential Rental Market Update

📊 Quick Market Snapshot

October 2025 Chester County Residential Rental Market Update

• Total Units Leased: 133
• Countywide Rents: Average: $2,406 & Median: $2,300
• Sale Price-to-Original Price Ratio (Median): 96.60%
• Days on Market (CDOM): Average: 52 & Median: 42

By comparison, September reported higher volume (154 units) and a significantly faster leasing pace (Median CDOM of 28). October’s data signals a seasonal cooling, with days on market lengthening and the median Sale Price-to-Original Price (SP/OP) ratio dropping below 100% for the first time in recent months, indicating landlords are negotiating more on price to secure tenants.

Countywide Overview – October 2025

MetricChester CountyMoM Change (vs. Sept 2025)Total Units Leased133↓ from 154Median Rent$2,300≈ Stable (slight dip from $2,325)Median SP/OP Ratio96.60%↓ from 100.00%Median Days on Market42↑ from 28

School District Performance

School District Overview

Highlights:

• Great Valley commanded the highest median rents in the county ($3,000), but also saw one of the longest marketing times (Median CDOM 87), suggesting high-end inventory is sitting longer.
• Phoenixville Area and West Chester Area remain the volume leaders, accounting for nearly 40% of all closed rentals combined.
• Avon Grove and Oxford Area offered the fastest turnover, with rentals moving in under 20 days on average, albeit on lower inventory volume.

District Breakdown (Ranked by Median Rent):

• Great Valley – 7 units – Median Rent: $3,000 – CDOM: 87
• Kennett Consolidated – 5 units – Median Rent: $2,850 – CDOM: 51
• Downingtown Area – 23 units – Median Rent: $2,695 – CDOM: 44
• Avon Grove – 1 unit – Median Rent: $2,600 – CDOM: 10
• West Chester Area – 24 units – Median Rent: $2,538 – CDOM: 34
• Octorara Area – 1 unit – Median Rent: $2,500 – CDOM: 78
• Tredyffrin-Easttown – 13 units – Median Rent: $2,400 – CDOM: 32
• Twin Valley – 4 units – Median Rent: $2,200 – CDOM: 52
• Spring-Ford Area – 7 units – Median Rent: $2,100 – CDOM: 56
• Phoenixville Area – 27 units – Median Rent: $1,855 – CDOM: 52
• Coatesville Area – 17 units – Median Rent: $1,800 – CDOM: 31
• Owen J. Roberts – 1 unit – Median Rent: $1,800 – CDOM: 22
• Oxford Area – 3 units – Median Rent: $1,350 – CDOM: 18

School District-to-Township Breakdown

Below are the median rental prices by township within each major school district, reflecting localized variations within district boundaries.

Great Valley (7 units, Median Rent $3,000)

• East Whiteland Township – 2 units – $3,775
• Charlestown Township – 3 units – $3,000
• Malvern Borough – 2 units – $2,900

Kennett Consolidated (5 units, Median Rent $2,850)

• East Marlboro Township – 1 unit – $4,100
• New Garden Township – 3 units – $2,850
• Kennett Square Borough – 1 unit – $2,500

Downingtown Area (23 units, Median Rent $2,695)

• West Bradford Township – 2 units – $3,748
• Wallace Township – 1 unit – $3,650
• East Brandywine Township – 1 unit – $3,200
• Upper Uwchlan Township – 3 units – $3,200
• East Caln Township – 5 units – $2,800
• Uwchlan Township – 3 units – $2,700
• Downingtown Borough – 8 units – $1,663

Avon Grove (1 unit, Median Rent $2,600)

• West Grove Borough – 1 unit – $2,600

West Chester Area (24 units, Median Rent $2,538)

• East Bradford Township – 2 units – $6,748
• West Goshen Township – 2 units – $3,400
• Westtown Township – 1 unit – $3,000
• West Whiteland Township – 8 units – $2,875
• West Chester Borough – 9 units – $2,050
• East Goshen Township – 2 units – $1,723

Octorara Area (1 unit, Median Rent $2,500)

• West Fallowfield Township – 1 unit – $2,500

Tredyffrin-Easttown (13 units, Median Rent $2,400)

• Easttown Township – 2 units – $2,648
• Tredyffrin Township – 11 units – $2,400

Twin Valley (4 units, Median Rent $2,200)

• Honeybrook Township – 2 units – $2,425
• Elverson Borough – 1 unit – $2,400
• Honeybrook Borough – 1 unit – $2,000

Spring-Ford Area (7 units, Median Rent $2,100)

• Spring City Borough – 7 units – $2,100

Phoenixville Area (27 units, Median Rent $1,855)

• East Pikeland Township – 3 units – $2,300
• Phoenixville Borough – 23 units – $1,855
• Schuylkill Township – 1 unit – $1,780

Coatesville Area (17 units, Median Rent $1,800)

• Sadsbury Township – 1 unit – $3,495
• Valley Township – 1 unit – $2,300
• Caln Township – 4 units – $2,050
• West Caln Township – 1 unit – $1,800
• Modena Borough – 1 unit – $1,800
• Coatesville City – 9 units – $1,600

Owen J. Roberts (1 unit, Median Rent $1,800)

• East Coventry Township – 1 unit – $1,800

Oxford Area (3 units, Median Rent $1,350)

• Oxford Borough – 3 units – $1,350

Observations & Summary

October marked a distinctive shift in the Chester County rental market compared to the previous month. While median rents remained largely stable ($2,300 vs. $2,325 in September), the market velocity has slowed notably. The median cumulative days on market (CDOM) jumped from 28 days in September to 42 days in October, indicating that tenants are taking more time to make decisions and inventory is lingering longer.

Perhaps the most significant metric this month is the Sale Price-to-Original Price Ratio, which dropped to 96.60% (down from 100% in September). This suggests, in some cases landlords are discounting asking rents to secure leases.

Key Takeaways:

• Negotiation Power: The dip in the SP/OP ratio signals a shift toward a tenant-friendly environment where price negotiation is becoming more common.
• Luxury Hold Times: Higher-priced districts like Great Valley and Octorara are seeing significantly longer wait times (78+ days) compared to the county median.
• Inventory Levels: The market currently holds approximately 3 months of inventory, offering tenants more choices than in previous quarters.

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✅ Explore other October 2025 Market Reports:

• October 2025 Chester County Residential Real Estate Market Report
• October 2025 Downingtown Area School District Residential Real Estate Market Report
• October 2025 West Chester Area School District Residential Real Estate Market Report
• October 2025 Coatesville Area School District Residential Real Estate Market Report

Data Disclaimer & Disclosure

All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed for accuracy or completeness.

All data and statistics are provided by Bright MLS for the period of October 2025.

The Broker makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the accuracy or reliability of this data, whether collected directly or provided by Bright MLS or its participants. This information is subject to errors, omissions, and inaccuracies, including, but not limited to, those from data entry.

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. Since individual circumstances vary, all 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 needs.