
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $500 (75 Rentals)
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Whisperwood Apartments

Grayco Apartments

316 N 2nd St, Unit Room 5

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320 N Race St, Unit Efficiency

215 Woodbine St

Capital Pointe by OneWall

263-265 2nd St

1220 Market St, Unit 2

707 N 2nd St, Unit 2
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21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1

Felton Lofts

Towne House Apartments

Glass Factory

132 State St

1220 Market St, Unit 2

2318 N 5th St

1006 N 3rd St

Market View Place

Willow Garden Apartments
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707 N 2nd St, Unit 5

39-47 Brown St

36 N Catherine St

156 Frank S. Brown Blvd

618 N 2nd St

Hill Cafe Apartments

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The 1500 Condominium

166 Nissley St

The Bogg

1911 N 2nd St
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1211 Green St

1005 N 3rd St

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2710 S 2nd St, Unit A

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2415 Ellerslie St, Unit 1 bdrm

Governor's Square

Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St

232 State St

Union House Apartments

916 Green St
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Market View II

Sussex Court Apartments

Mount Pleasant Apartments

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

Magnolia Park Apartments

Shell Street Apartments

Paxton Center Apartments

Dewberry Station
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Dauphin County, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dauphin County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dauphin County Studio Apartments | $1,143 | $700 | $1,769 |
| Dauphin County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $540 | $3,200 |
| Dauphin County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,590 | $625 | $3,173 |
| Dauphin County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $1,440 | $3,200 |
| Dauphin County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvestview Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $625 |
| Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station-8 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| Capital Pointe by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $852 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $986 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath Model at 29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center) in the starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath- 1550 sqft Model at Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,775 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dauphin County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sterling Court (Hershey Med Center) | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes | Three Bedroom 2.5 Bath- 1550 sqft | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| 3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 2 | 3628 Derry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Magnolia Terrace | First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| 1841 Susquehanna St, Unit 2 | 1841 Susquehanna St | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Willow Garden Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Harvestview Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $0.69 |
| 2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 21 Clinton Ave, Unit 1 | 21 Clinton Ave | 1BR,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 $852 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 $1,546.
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