Cheap Homes for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $700 (30 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Dauphin County.

property at 2011 N 3rd St

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 N 3rd St

HarrisburgPA17102
property at 305 Cherry St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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305 Cherry St

HummelstownPA17036

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property at 31 Union St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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31 Union St

HalifaxPA17032
property at 2124 Greenwood St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2124 Greenwood St

HarrisburgPA17104

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property at 1825 N 3rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 15

1825 N 3rd St, Unit 1

1825 N 3rd St
HarrisburgPA17102

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property at 2039 Kensington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2039 Kensington St, Unit A

2039 Kensington St
HarrisburgPA17104

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property at 1631 Carnation St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1631 Carnation St

HarrisburgPA17103

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 Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dauphin County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
River Plaza0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-7 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$925
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Willow Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of March 01, 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, Unit Lolita 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 St, Unit Lolita1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
The 1500 Condominium2 BED2BR,2BA$1.35
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
La CollinaLa Maria3BR,1.5BA$1.31
Towns on EvelynThe Dubrow2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Nittany Place-Student Housing2 BR/1 Full Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Dauphin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dauphin County?

There are currently 552 Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,077. There are also 149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dauphin County ranging from $775 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dauphin County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dauphin County ranges from $775 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,897.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dauphin County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dauphin County range from $1,250 to $4,077, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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