Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $500 (75 Rentals)

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21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1
$895
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$895

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

21 Clinton AveMiddletown, PA 17057
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property at 132 State St

$950 - $1,600

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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132 State St

HarrisburgPA17101

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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,415
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$1,053 - $2,415

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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2710 S 2nd St, Unit A
$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2710 S 2nd St, Unit A

2710 S 2nd StSteelton, PA 17113
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Governor's Square
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's Square

2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1014 N 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 N 3rd St

1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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232 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

232 State St

232 State StEnola, PA 17025
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Union House Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Union House Apartments

600 Main StLykens, PA 17048
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102

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Market View II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Magnolia Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Hills

35 Thomas StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101

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Cheapest Available Dauphin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dauphin County, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Harvestview Apartments priced from $625. Grayco Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harvestview Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$625
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$852
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$986
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at 29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center) in the starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath- 1550 sqft Model at Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,775 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauphin County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center)2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Lakewood Hills Apartments and TownhomesThree Bedroom 2.5 Bath- 1550 sqft3BR,2.5BA$1.15
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.30
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
1841 Susquehanna St, Unit 21841 Susquehanna St2BR,1BA$1.36
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Harvestview Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$0.69
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
21 Clinton Ave, Unit 121 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$1.19

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dauphin County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dauphin County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dauphin County is at Grayco Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dauphin County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dauphin County Apartment is $852 at Capital Pointe by OneWall.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dauphin County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dauphin County is starting from $625 at Harvestview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chestnut Pointe and starts from $1,546.

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