Cheap Apartments for Rent in Steelton, PA from $475 (38 Rentals)

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property at 228 Frank S Brown Blvd
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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228 Frank S Brown Blvd, Unit 1

228 Frank S Brown Blvd
SteeltonPA17113
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145 N Front St, Unit 145A
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

145 N Front St, Unit 145A

145 N Front StSteelton, PA 17113
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property at 2345 Derry St
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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2345 Derry St, Unit 3

2345 Derry St
HarrisburgPA17104
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The Mcfarland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Scottsdale Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale Apartments

1021 S Progress AveHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

210 Hale AveHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Chestnut Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Pointe

3655 Chambers Hill RdHarrisburg, PA 17111

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Cheapest Available Steelton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Steelton, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Park Gardens Residential priced from $1,195. Steel Works in the South Harrisburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Steelton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Park Gardens Residential1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Steel WorksStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Ivy RidgeThe Glenora2BR,2BA$1,519
Emerald Pointe TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome- 1349 sqft2BR,2BA$1,860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Steelton, PA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Steelton area is the $0.92 price per square foot 332 S 2nd St Model at 332 S 2nd St, Unit 2nd Fl in the in the South Harrisburg neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Steelton apartment is the 145 N Front St Model at 145 N Front St, Unit 145A starting at $1,200 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the South Harrisburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Steelton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
332 S 2nd St, Unit 2nd Fl332 S 2nd St3BR,1BA$0.92
145 N Front St, Unit 145A145 N Front St2BR,1BA$0.86
Emerald Pointe TownhomesTwo Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhome- 1349 sqft2BR,2.5BA$1.38
635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St635 S Front St2BR,1BA$1.40
1341 S 12th St1341 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.39
Ivy RidgeThe Glenora2BR,2BA$1.54
219 7th St, Unit Apt 2219 7th St2BR,1BA$1.33
643 2nd St, Unit 2nd643 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.58
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Steel WorksStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Steelton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Steelton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Steelton is at Steel Works listed at $1,250.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Steelton Apartment is $1,195 at East Park Gardens Residential.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Steelton is starting from $1,305 at East Park Gardens Residential.

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