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

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property at 1434 Swatara St

$750 - $800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1434 Swatara St

HarrisburgPA17104

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property at 2211 N 4th St

$1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2211 N 4th St

HarrisburgPA17110
property at 50 N 18th St

$1,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 N 18th St

HarrisburgPA17103
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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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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. Dewberry Station in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-9 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$932
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$934
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Monticello Heights Townhomes in the in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the 2212 N 6th St Model at 2212 N 6th St, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $1,425 with a $0.78 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 Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.22
2212 N 6th St, Unit Apartment 22212 N 6th St4BR,1BA$0.78
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.00
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.26
1817 N 2nd St, Unit 11817 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$0.72
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Nittany Place-Student Housing2 BR/1 Full Bathroom2BR,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 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 $932 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 $995 at Station Lofts.

What is the most affordable Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dauphin County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mulberry Station Apartments and starts from $1,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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