Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA from $1,000 (18 Rentals)

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Caln East Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Caln East Apartments

100 Plaza DrDowningtown, 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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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

Downingtown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downingtown, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

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$3,337$1,35175
Sawmill Estates at West Bradford$3,355$1,40095
Traditions at Applecross$3,355$1,40075

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. Norwood House Apartments in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,497. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downingtown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,600
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1,645
Black Hawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,647

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downingtown area is the $2.29 price per square foot Chestnut Model at River Station in the in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood starting from $2,715. The second greatest value Downingtown apartment is the 2 Bed Apartment Model at Whiteland Ave Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.83 price per square foot in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford 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.
River StationChestnut2BR,2BA$2.29
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
The Manor at DowningtownA2 - Classic1BR,1BA$2.17
Black Hawk Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
MI Place at DowningtownThe Phoenixville1BR,1BA$2.52
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$2.20
The Point at DowningtownA11BR,1BA$2.66
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55

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Getting Around Downingtown, PA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downingtown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downingtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downingtown Apartment is $1,400 at Colonial Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downingtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downingtown is starting from $1,600 at Whiteland Ave Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downingtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downingtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MI Place at Downingtown and starts from $2,865.

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