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Downingtown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downingtown, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2025

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$3,355$1,10089
Sawmill Estates at West Bradford$3,355$1,40090
Traditions at Applecross$3,355$1,10089

Cheapest Available Downingtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Downingtown, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Caln East Apartments in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood priced from $1,497. 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 $1,597. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Downingtown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Caln East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,597
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downingtown area is the $2.36 price per square foot A7 Model at The Point at Downingtown in the in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood starting from $2,087. 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.
The Point at DowningtownA71BR,1BA$2.36
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1.83
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom w/ Den - 830 sqft1BR,1BA$2.05
River StationWallace1BR,1BA$2.72
The Manor at DowningtownA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$2.39
MI Place at DowningtownThe Phoenixville1BR,1BA$2.45
Caln East ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downingtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downingtown?

There are currently 36 Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $3,999. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downingtown ranging from $1,800 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downingtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downingtown ranges from $1,800 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,819.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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