Cheap Homes for Rent in Dauphin County, PA from $775 (43 Rentals)

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property at 23 Hockersville Rd

$1,295

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$1,295
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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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23 Hockersville Rd

HersheyPA17033

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property at 2398 Canby St

$1,385

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$1,385
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2398 Canby St

HarrisburgPA17103
property at 1331 Bartine St

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1331 Bartine St

HarrisburgPA17102

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property at 2828 Buxton Ct

$1,400

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$1,400
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2828 Buxton Ct, Unit Buxton Court

2828 Buxton Ct
HarrisburgPA17110

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property at 40 Bigelow Ct

$1,495

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$1,495
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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40 Bigelow Ct

HarrisburgPA17103
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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 $794. 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-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
2015 Market St, Harrisburg2015 Market St, Harrisburg - Apt 61BR,1BA$895
Bellevue Towers1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
MenakerMenaker - 202- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,113
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 27S- 3011BR,1BA$1,128
SoMa 27 S Third StSOMA 27S- 301 - 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,128
Pennsylvania Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dauphin County area is the $1.36 price per square foot Morgan FB/NG3 Model at Sunpointe Townhomes in the in the CCity Island neighborhood starting from $2,079. The second greatest value Dauphin County apartment is the Valley Model at Union Knoll starting at $1,905 with a $1.28 price per square foot . 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.
Sunpointe TownhomesMorgan FB/NG33BR,2.5BA$1.36
Union KnollValley2BR,2.5BA$1.28
145 N Front St, Unit 145A145 N Front St2BR,1BA$0.86
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
1021 Green St, Unit 1A1021 Green St2BR,1BA$1.12
Lakewood Hills Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath- 1150sqft2BR,2BA$1.27
217 E Main St217 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.35
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Laura Acres2 Bedroom Large Subterrain2BR,1BA$1.32
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Dauphin County

What type of rentals are currently available in Dauphin County?

There are currently 562 Apartments for Rent in Dauphin County, PA with pricing that ranges from $475 to $3,200. There are also 120 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 $1,847.

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 $3,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,275 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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