Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $500 (84 Rentals)

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property at 1921 Market St

$845 - $1,100

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1921 Market St

HarrisburgPA17103
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21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1
$895
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$895
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21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

21 Clinton AveMiddletown, PA 17057
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property at 2211 N 4th St

$975

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2211 N 4th St

HarrisburgPA17110

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property at 50 N 18th St

$995

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50 N 18th St

HarrisburgPA17103
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Market View Place
$999 - $1,249
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$964 - $1,214
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$999 - $1,249
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Market View Place

301 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,370
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$1,053 - $2,370
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$1,053 - $2,370
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The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes
$1,095 - $2,673
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$1,008 - $2,586
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$87
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$1,095 - $2,673
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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes

1008 Eaglecrest CtHarrisburg, PA 17109
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property at 300 S 2nd St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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300 S 2nd St

HarrisburgPA17104

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545 Benton St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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545 Benton St, Unit 2

545 Benton StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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410 S Geyers Church Rd, Unit 410b
$1,100
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$1,100
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$1,100
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410 S Geyers Church Rd, Unit 410b

410 S Geyers Church RdMiddletown, PA 17057
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property at 1621 Berryhill St

$1,100 - $1,400

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1621 Berryhill St

HarrisburgPA17104
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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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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-7 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$934
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$968
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of February 16, 2026 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 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 Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.22
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
Treeview ApartmentsStyle E2BR,2BA$1.24
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
1811 Mulberry St, Unit C1811 Mulberry St1BR,1BA$1.09
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Nittany Place-Student Housing2 BR/1 Full Bathroom2BR,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 $963 at Dewberry Station.

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 $1,040 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 The Village of Laurel Ridge and The Encore Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,810.

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