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Lima, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lima Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lima, PA is a Studio unit found at The Crossings at Elmwood in the Traditions at Ridley Creek neighborhood priced from $875. Hillside Manor Apartments in the Academy Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lima apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Crossings at ElmwoodStudioStudio,1BA$875
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$950
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1,195
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,219
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lima, PA and Nearby

As of July 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lima area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Model at Heather Glen in the starting from $1,679. The second greatest value Lima apartment is the 2 Bedrooms/1 Bath Model at Governor Sproul starting at $1,720 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Sentinel Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lima apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heather Glen2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.67
Governor Sproul2 Bedrooms/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
Woodbrook House Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61
The Crossings at Elmwood2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.56
Bridgewater Apartments1 bd w/ balcony1BR,1BA$1.44
Green Forest Apartments1 Bedroom w/Den1BR,1BA$1.50
Walnut Chestnut ApartmentsThe Dove1BR,1BA$1.49
Hillside Manor Apartments2x1 Upstair2BR,1BA$1.19
Arrowhead Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Wallingford Estates1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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Getting Around Lima, PA

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Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

22 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lima Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lima Apartment is $1,100 at The Crossings at Elmwood.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lima is starting from $950 at Hillside Manor Apartments.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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