Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swatara, PA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Dewberry Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The Mcfarland
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Penn Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Square Apartments

400 S 30th StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Swatara Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swatara Creek Apartments

915 Clifton Heights RdHummelstown, PA 17036
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Locust Grove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Locust Grove Apartments

250 Locust Grove CtLower Paxton, PA 17109
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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Scottsdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale Apartments

1021 S Progress AveHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Laura Acres
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laura Acres

692 Kaylor DrHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Residences on Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Market

335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Swatara, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Swatara Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Swatara, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Capital Pointe by OneWall in the Downtown Harrisburg neighborhood priced from $935. Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swatara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
Wedgewood Hills Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 19S - 3031BR,1BA$1,065
Executive House ApartmentsThe ChelseaStudio,1BA$1,095
Whisperwood ApartmentsThe Wheatfield1BR,1BA$1,101
Eagles Crest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 749 sqft1BR,1BA$1,135
Lakewood Hills Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom-850 sqft1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swatara, PA and Nearby

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swatara area is the $0.76 price per square foot 343 Hummel St Model at 343 Hummel St, Unit 2 in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Swatara apartment is the Addison FB/G Model at Sunpointe Townhomes starting at $2,049 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Swatara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
343 Hummel St, Unit 2343 Hummel St3BR,1BA$0.76
Sunpointe TownhomesAddison FB/G2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Towns at WoodridgeBw2BR,2.5BA$1.40
Aspen Hill ApartmentsThree Bedroom Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.31
1952 Kensington St, Unit 11952 Kensington St1BR,1BA$0.79
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Lakewood Hills Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome- 1025 sqft2BR,1BA$1.43
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
6175 - 6185 Hocker DrTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
219 N Duke St, Unit A1219 N Duke St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Getting Around Swatara, PA

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47 / 100

Car-Dependent

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29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Swatara Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Swatara?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Swatara is at Executive House Apartments listed at $1,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swatara Apartment is $935 at Capital Pointe by OneWall.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Swatara is starting from $1,070 at Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Swatara Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Swatara Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aspen Hill Apartments and starts from $1,620.

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