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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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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. Summit Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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
Summit Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1,100
Wheatland HillsOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1,225
Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,265
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,275
Meadows EastGarden C2BR,1BA$1,350
North Cornwall Commons ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,400
Sweetbriar Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,469
Avery SquareAveryF1BR,1BA$1,493

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elm, PA and Nearby

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elm area is the $1.40 price per square foot Piedmont Model at Belair Townhomes in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Elm apartment is the Legacy Model at 419 Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.46 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$1.40
419 ApartmentsLegacy2BR,2BA$1.46
Holly TreeTulip2BR,2BA$1.48
Market SquareEnd Unit2BR,2BA$1.58
Chateau d'Eden2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.52
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.60
Greentree Village TownhomesTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Meadows EastGarden C2BR,1BA$1.49
Summit Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,2BA$1.29
Garden Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 Colebrook Apartments listed at $1,275.

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 $1,350 at Meadows East.

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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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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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