Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $500 (82 Rentals)

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Market View Place
$999 - $1,149
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$964 - $1,114
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$35

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$999 - $1,149
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Market View Place

301 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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property at 1621 Berryhill St

$1,000 - $1,200

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1621 Berryhill St

HarrisburgPA17104

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property at 334 Ann St

$1,050 - $1,250

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334 Ann St

MiddletownPA17057
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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,415
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$1,053 - $2,415

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

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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property at 1006 N 3rd St

$995 - $1,095

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1006 N 3rd St

HarrisburgPA17102

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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes
$1,100 - $2,763
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$1,013 - $2,676
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$1,100 - $2,763
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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes

1008 Eaglecrest CtHarrisburg, PA 17109
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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
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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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Cheapest Available Dauphin County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dauphin County, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood priced from $700. River Plaza in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$916
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$957
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the 3628 Derry St Model at 3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the South Harrisburg 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.
1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.30
The 1500 Condominium1 BED + Garden1BR,1BA$1.12
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
Hamilton Park ApartmentsThe Brighton Deluxe2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Chestnut PointeThe Pointe3BR,2BA$1.26
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor2223 N 2nd StStudio ,1BA$1.21

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 $850 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 $1,149 at Market View Place.

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 $1,272.

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