Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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3809 Humpton Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3809 Humpton Rd

3809 Humpton RdDowningtown, PA 19335
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139 W Lancaster Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

139 W Lancaster Ave

139 W Lancaster AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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Caln East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caln East Apartments

100 Plaza DrDowningtown, PA 19335
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Black Hawk Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Black Hawk Apartments

1 Black Hawk CirDowningtown, PA 19335
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Gabel Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gabel Courtyard

3 Gabel AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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8 Paul Nelms Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Paul Nelms Dr

8 Paul Nelms DrDowningtown, PA 19335

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Downingtown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downingtown, PA

Pricing Updated: 01/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Downingtown, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Downingtown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Applecross Country Club$2,975$1,40090
Traditions at Applecross$2,985$1,40089
Sawmill Estates at West Bradford$3,000$1,400108

Cheapest Available Downingtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downingtown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonial Apartments in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood priced from $1,400. Caln East Apartments in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,447. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downingtown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Caln East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1,540
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downingtown area is the $2.24 price per square foot C1R Model at The Manor at Downingtown in the in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood starting from $3,005. The second greatest value Downingtown apartment is the 3707 E Fisherville Rd Model at 3707 E Fisherville Rd, Unit 3 starting at $1,765 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Traditions at Applecross neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downingtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Manor at DowningtownC1R3BR,2BA$2.24
3707 E Fisherville Rd, Unit 33707 E Fisherville Rd2BR,1BA$1.42
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
River StationWallace1BR,1BA$2.72
The Point at DowningtownA41BR,1BA$2.49
MI Place at DowningtownThe Phoenixville1BR,1BA$2.38
Caln East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.93
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$2.05
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downingtown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downingtown?

The cheapest apartment in Downingtown is Colonial Apartments which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Downingtown costs $2,986.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downingtown?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Downingtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downingtown?

Cheap apartments in Downingtown have an average cost of $300 which is $2,686 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downingtown.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!