September 2025 Chester County Residential Rental Market Update

Quick Market Snapshot

• Total Units Leased: 154
• Countywide Rents: Average: $2,449 & Median: $2,325
• Sale Price-to-Original Price Ratio: Average: 98.72% & Median: 100.00%
• Days on Market (CDOM): Average: 42 & Median: 28

By comparison, August reported a similar pace, with just a slight decrease in total rental volume.
Median rents remained relatively consistent across most districts, with subtle movement among mid- and upper-tier submarkets.

Countywide Overview – September 2025

Metric Chester County MoM Change (vs. Aug 2025)

• Total Units Leased 154 ↓ from 162
• Median Rent $2,325 ≈ Stable
• Median SP/OP Ratio 100.00% ≈ Stable
• Median Days on Market 28 ↑ slightly (from 26)

School District Performance

School District Overview

Highlights:

Great Valley and Downingtown Area continued to lead the mid-tier suburban markets in both rent price and leasing activity.

Tredyffrin-Easttown maintained the shortest market time (median 14 days), reflecting steady tenant demand.

• Octorara and Unionville-Chadds Ford reported the highest median rents, both above $4,000, though on low sample counts.
• Octorara Area – 1 unit – Median Rent: $4,500 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 56
• Twin Valley – 1 unit – Median Rent: $3,250 – SP/OP: 92.86% – CDOM: 42
• Great Valley – 14 units – Median Rent: $3,175 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 26
• Owen J. Roberts – 4 units – Median Rent: $2,900 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 23
• Downingtown Area – 22 units – Median Rent: $2,850 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 33
• Unionville-Chadds Ford – 2 units – Median Rent: $2,843 – SP/OP: 98.02% – CDOM: 70
• Avon Grove – 2 units – Median Rent: $2,625 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 28
• Kennett Consolidated – 12 units – Median Rent: $2,375 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 24
• West Chester Area – 23 units – Median Rent: $2,350 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 33
• Tredyffrin-Easttown – 16 units – Median Rent: $2,200 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 14
• Phoenixville Area – 35 units – Median Rent: $2,165 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 29
• Spring-Ford Area – 5 units – Median Rent: $2,100 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 27
• Coatesville Area – 14 units – Median Rent: $2,050 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 22
• Oxford Area – 3 units – Median Rent: $2,000 – SP/OP: 100.00% – CDOM: 17

School District-to-Township Breakdown

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

Township Breakdown by School District – Averages

Avon Grove (2 units, Avg Sold Price $2,625)

• New London Township – 1 unit – $3,550
• Franklin Township – 1 unit – $1,700

Coatesville Area (14 units, Avg Sold Price $1,960)

• Valley Township – 1 unit – $2,550
• Caln Township – 3 units – $2,315
• Sadsbury Township – 1 unit – $2,200
• West Caln Township – 3 units – $2,000
• Coatesville City – 5 units – $1,680
• West Brandywine Township – 1 unit – $1,350

Downingtown Area (22 units, Avg Sold Price $2,737)

• West Bradford Township – 1 unit – $4,000
• Upper Uwchlan Township – 3 units – $3,500
• East Caln Township – 1 unit – $3,250
• Uwchlan Township – 5 units – $2,647
• East Brandywine Township – 3 units – $2,500
• Downingtown Borough – 9 units – $2,413

Great Valley (14 units, Avg Sold Price $3,185)

• East Whiteland Township – 6 units – $3,633
• Willistown Township – 6 units – $3,225
• Charlestown Township – 1 unit – $1,745
• Malvern Borough – 1 unit – $1,700

Kennett Consolidated (12 units, Avg Sold Price $2,329)

• Kennett Township – 4 units – $2,999
• East Marlboro Township – 4 units – $2,188
• New Garden Township – 1 unit – $1,800
• Kennett Square Borough – 3 units – $1,800

Octorara Area (1 unit, Avg Sold Price $4,500)

• Highland Township – 1 unit – $4,500

Owen J. Roberts (4 units, Avg Sold Price $2,900)

• West Vincent Township – 1 unit – $4,600
• South Coventry Township – 1 unit – $3,000
• East Coventry Township – 2 units – $2,000

Oxford Area (3 units, Avg Sold Price $1,883)

• Upper Oxford Township – 1 unit – $2,150
• East Nottingham Township – 1 unit – $2,000
• Oxford Borough – 1 unit – $1,500

Phoenixville Area (35 units, Avg Sold Price $2,260)

• Schuylkill Township – 1 unit – $3,200
• East Pikeland Township – 4 units – $2,488
• Phoenixville Borough – 30 units – $2,199

Spring Ford Area (5 units, Avg Sold Price $1,999)

• Spring City Borough – 5 units – $1,999

Tredyffrin-Easttown (16 units, Avg Sold Price $2,264)

• Easttown Township – 3 units – $3,217
• Tredyffrin Township – 13 units – $2,044

Twin Valley (1 unit, Avg Sold Price $3,250)

• Elverson Borough – 1 unit – $3,250

Unionville-Chadds Ford (2 units, Avg Sold Price $2,843)

• Pocopson Township – 1 unit – $3,500
• Pennsbury Township – 1 unit – $2,185

West Chester Area (23 units, Avg Sold Price $2,420)

• East Bradford Township – 1 unit – $2,700
• West Goshen Township – 3 units – $2,500
• West Whiteland Township – 3 units – $2,415
• West Chester Borough – 15 units – $2,402
• Westtown Township – 1 unit – $2,175

Bedroom-Level Analysis

Avon Grove (2 units)

• 3 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $1,700 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 11
• 4 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $3,550 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 45

Coatesville Area (14 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 2 units – $1,250 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 20
• 2 Bedrooms – 2 units – $1,600 – SP/OP 108% – CDOM 20
• 3 Bedrooms – 7 units – $2,250 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 63
• 4 Bedrooms – 3 units – $2,000 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 6

Downingtown Area (22 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 2 units – $1,438 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 33
• 2 Bedrooms – 4 units – $1,748 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 21
• 3 Bedrooms – 11 units – $2,950 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 35
• 4 Bedrooms – 2 units – $2,800 – SP/OP 98.23% – CDOM 39
• 5 Bedrooms – 3 units – $3,500 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 26

Great Valley (14 units)

• 2 Bedrooms – 2 units – $1,723 – SP/OP 91.95% – CDOM 66
• 3 Bedrooms – 10 units – $3,225 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 31
• 4 Bedrooms – 2 units – $4,000 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 17

Kennett Consolidated (12 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 2 units – $1,575 – SP/OP 101.28% – CDOM 19
• 2 Bedrooms – 3 units – $1,800 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 23
• 3 Bedrooms – 7 units – $2,700 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 35

Owen J. Roberts (4 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 1 unit – $1,200 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 7
• 3 Bedrooms – 2 units – $2,900 – SP/OP 100.42% – CDOM 75
• 5 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $4,600 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 17

Oxford Area (3 units)

• 2 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $1,500 – SP/OP 88.24% – CDOM 87
• 3 Bedrooms – 2 units – $2,075 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 14

Phoenixville Area (35 units)

• Studio – 1 unit – $1,200 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 24
• 1 Bedroom – 19 units – $1,978 – SP/OP 100.25% – CDOM 28
• 2 Bedrooms – 10 units – $2,595 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 37
• 3 Bedrooms – 4 units – $2,800 – SP/OP 95.65% – CDOM 34
• 4 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $2,800 – SP/OP 93.33% – CDOM 46

Spring Ford Area (5 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 2 units – $1,298 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 12
• 2 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $2,100 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 39
• 3 Bedrooms – 2 units – $2,650 – SP/OP 99.57% – CDOM 34

Tredyffrin-Easttown (16 units)

• Studio – 1 unit – $875 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 5
• 1 Bedroom – 2 units – $1,525 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 14
• 2 Bedrooms – 7 units – $2,200 – SP/OP 95% – CDOM 17
• 3 Bedrooms – 6 units – $2,275 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 14

Twin Valley (1 unit)

• 3 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $3,250 – SP/OP 92.86% – CDOM 42

Unionville-Chadds Ford (2 units)

• 2 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $2,185 – SP/OP 96.04% – CDOM 130
• 3 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $3,500 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 10

West Chester Area (23 units)

• 1 Bedroom – 5 units – $1,750 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 32
• 2 Bedrooms – 7 units – $1,895 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 33
• 3 Bedrooms – 8 units – $3,025 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 30
• 4 Bedrooms – 2 units – $2,873 – SP/OP 96.29% – CDOM 53
• 5 Bedrooms – 1 unit – $3,450 – SP/OP 100% – CDOM 42

Observations:

• Most school districts maintained 100% median SP/OP ratios, underscoring minimal negotiation at lease signing.
• The 3-bedroom segment remains the most active and representative unit type across nearly every district.
• Owen J. Roberts and Downingtown Area reported the highest median rents for larger homes (4–5 bedrooms), consistent with August trends.

Summary

September’s Chester County rental market maintained a consistent pricing structure compared to August, with flat median rents and steady turnover times across nearly all school districts.
Township-level performance highlights notable diversity in pricing, from urban centers like Phoenixville Borough ($2,199) to more rural enclaves such as West Vincent Township ($4,600).

Tenant activity remains strong, particularly in 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom segments, while shorter cumulative days on market readings in districts like Tredyffrin-Easttown and Kennett Consolidated reflect efficient leasing velocity.

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• September 2025 Chester County Residential Real Estate Market Report
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• September 2025 West Chester Area School District Residential Real Estate Market Report
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