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Kissel Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kissel Hill Apartments

616 Paxton PlLititz, PA 17543
Corporate Housing
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Pennwick Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennwick Townhomes

2010-2014 Pennwick RdLancaster, PA 17601
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Sweetbriar Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sweetbriar Apartments

1917 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA 17601
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Elm, PA Local Guide

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. Greentree Village Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,285. 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
Greentree Village TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,285
Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Summit Square Apartments1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom - Hearth Collection1BR,1BA$1,325
Colebrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390
Grandview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,400
North Cornwall Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,400
The Bradford1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Wheatland HillsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm, PA and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm area is the $1.57 price per square foot Piedmont Model at Belair Townhomes in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $2,192. The second greatest value Elm apartment is the AveryA1 Model at Avery Square starting at $2,196 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Manheim Lititz 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 TownhomesPiedmont3BR,1.5BA$1.57
Avery SquareAveryA13BR,2.5BA$1.61
The Crest at Elm TreeMagnolia2BR,2BA$1.72
Penn Station TownhomesMaple2BR,2BA$1.73
Holly TreeSassafras2BR,2BA$1.27
419 ApartmentsWright2BR,2BA$1.41
Market SquareThe Tradesman2BR,2BA$1.58
Greentree Village TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
Highlands at WarwickGardenia1BR,1BA$1.74
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elm Apartments

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 $1,285 at Greentree Village Townhomes.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.