Cheap Homes for Rent in Downingtown, PA from $1,400 (9 Rentals)

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Downingtown, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Downingtown, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2025

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
Sawmill Estates at West Bradford$3,337$1,40095
Applecross Country Club$3,355$1,35075
Traditions at Applecross$3,355$1,35075

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 $1,597. 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$1,597
Whiteland Ave Apartments2 Bed Apartment2BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA

As of September 12, 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 $2,720. 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$2.21
The Point at DowningtownA11BR,1BA$2.65
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downingtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downingtown?

There are currently 37 Apartments for Rent in Downingtown, PA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $3,872. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downingtown ranging from $1,400 to $4,500.

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 $1,400 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,532.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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