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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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Harvestview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harvestview Apartments

77 Harvestview RdElizabethville, PA 17023
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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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Market View II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Cheapest Available Dauphin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dauphin County, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Plaza in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood priced from $895. Towne House Apartments in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $924. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$924
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.24 price per square foot The Alden Model at Monticello Heights Townhomes in the in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St starting at $1,100 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg 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.
Monticello Heights TownhomesThe Alden3BR,2.5BA$1.24
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center)2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.17
Magnolia TerraceStandard Second Floor2BR,2BA$1.25
42 N 18th St, Unit 142 N 18th St1BR,1BA$0.75
Treeview ApartmentsStyle D2BR,1BA$1.19
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 3A1838 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.25
207 Market St, Unit 1st Floor 1 Bedroom Apt207 Market St1BR,1BA$1.25

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 Towne House Apartments listed at $924.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dauphin County Apartment is $895 at River Plaza.

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 $1,070 at Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Hill Apartments and starts from $1,650.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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