Cheap Homes for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $600 (38 Rentals)

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property at 175 E Derry Rd

175 E Derry Rd

HersheyPA17033
property at 31 Union St

31 Union St

HalifaxPA17032
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549 N Front St

SteeltonPA17113

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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. River Plaza in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. 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$750
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-9 - StudioStudio,1BA$770
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$884
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$930
Whisperwood ApartmentsThe BrookfieldStudio,1BA$933
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the Three Bedroom Style A Model at The Terraces at Springford starting at $2,090 with a $1.37 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.
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
The Terraces at SpringfordThree Bedroom Style A3BR,2BA$1.37
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
700 Benton St, Unit Apt 2700 Benton St2BR,1BA$1.29
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
6175 - 6185 Hocker DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Willow Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
Lakewood Hills Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom-850 sqft1BR,1BA$1.39
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 Dauphin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dauphin County?

There are currently 544 Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,000. There are also 170 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dauphin County ranging from $200 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 $200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,745.

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 $1,095 to $3,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,125 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,365 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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