Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $500 (76 Rentals)

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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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property at 334 Ann St

$995 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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334 Ann St

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

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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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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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
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$931
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$954
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3628 Derry St Model at 3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 2 in the in the South Harrisburg neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the First Floor Model at Magnolia Terrace starting at $1,720 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Shore Central 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.
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.30
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
Towns on EvelynThe Keyes2BR,1.5BA$1.28
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
Harvestview Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$0.69
201 Kelker St, Unit 2 - Top Floor201 Kelker St1BR,1BA$1.16
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 $954 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 $1,272.

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