Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elm, PA from $900 (20 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Elm Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elm, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Garden Oaks Apartments in the Downtown Lebanon neighborhood priced from $1,000. Glenn Wyn (06gl) in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elm apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,215
Colebrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,320
Wheatland HillsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,390
Avery SquareAveryHStudio,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm, PA and Nearby

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elm area is the $1.47 price per square foot Belair Model at Belair Townhomes in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $2,353. The second greatest value Elm apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Chateau d'Eden starting at $1,540 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elm apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belair TownhomesBelair4BR,1.5BA$1.47
Chateau d'Eden2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Penn Station TownhomesBirch2BR,2BA$1.54
419 ApartmentsLegacy2BR,2BA$1.46
Market SquareInterior Unit2BR,2BA$1.58
Holly TreeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.57
Greentree Village TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The Bradford Apartment Homes2 bedroom townhome2BR,1BA$1.75
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elm?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elm is at Avery Square listed at $1,390.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elm Apartment is $1,000 at Garden Oaks Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elm is starting from $1,100 at Garden Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Elm Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elm Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Garden Oaks Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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