Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cumberland County, PA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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$825 - $1,279

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30 N Earl St

ShippensburgPA17257

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232 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

232 State St

232 State StEnola, PA 17025

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Pine Ridge
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

100 Oriole DrCarlisle, PA 17013
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Twin Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pines

4341 Carlisle PikeCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Gatesway Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gatesway Townhouses

651 Herrin LnEnola, PA 17025
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20 Fairfield St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

20 Fairfield St

20 Fairfield StCarlisle, PA 17013
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Village of Timber Hill
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village of Timber Hill

100 Timber LnShippensburg, PA 17257
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Red Oak Acres
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Acres

6 Marshall DrCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Elwood Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elwood Gardens

121 W Ridge StCarlisle, PA 17013
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Cheapest Available Cumberland County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cumberland County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Rocktowne Student Townhomes priced from $900. Walnut Hill Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cumberland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rocktowne Student Townhomes1x11BR,1BA$900
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,000
Fairmount ParkStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$1,031
Dawn RidgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,041
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Carlwynne Manor Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 683 sqft - Carlwynne1BR,1BA$1,175
Camp Hill Plaza Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 785 sqft1BR,1BA$1,180
The Atlas on Senate1A Type C - Sydney1BR,1BA$1,195
Oxford Manor Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,230

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland County, PA

As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cumberland County area is the $1.02 price per square foot 6455 Creekbend Dr Model at 6455 Creekbend Dr in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Cumberland County apartment is the SF4x2E Model at Smith Farm Townhomes starting at $2,150 with a $1.32 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cumberland County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
6455 Creekbend Dr6455 Creekbend Dr3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Smith Farm TownhomesSF4x2E4BR,2.5BA$1.32
Frederick CourtThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.15
Shippensburg Commons ApartmentsShippensburg2BR,2BA$1.03
Stone Gate VillageThe Melanite2BR,2BA$1.33
Dawn RidgeThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.96
Flats at Factory Square3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.13
Bent Creek ApartmentsThe Grayton2BR,1BA$1.36
Elmwood ApartmentsOak2BR,1.5BA$1.24
1024 W Trindle Rd, Unit #11024 W Trindle Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cumberland County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cumberland County is under $1,230.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cumberland County?

The cheapest apartment in Cumberland County is Rocktowne Student Townhomes which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Cumberland County costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cumberland County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Cumberland County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cumberland County?

Cheap apartments in Cumberland County have an average cost of $105 which is $2,095 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cumberland County.

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