Cheap Apartments for Rent in Swatara, PA from $500 (39 Rentals)

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Market View II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Magnolia Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Hills

35 Thomas StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The Mcfarland
1 to 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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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Swatara Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Swatara Creek Apartments

915 Clifton Heights RdHummelstown, PA 17036
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B'nai B'rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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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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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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Laura Acres
1 to 3 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 Studio unit found at Dewberry Station in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood priced from $880. Capital Pointe by OneWall in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $923. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Swatara apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 3- StudioStudio,1BA$880
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$923
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Twin Lakes ApartmentsOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1,041
Executive House ApartmentsThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,090
Pennsylvania Place1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100
Whisperwood ApartmentsThe Wheatfield1BR,1BA$1,101

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Swatara, PA and Nearby

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Swatara area is the $1.33 price per square foot Sierra Model at The Reserve and Gardens at Hershey Meadows in the in the East Shore Central neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Swatara apartment is the 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St starting at $1,100 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. 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.
The Reserve and Gardens at Hershey MeadowsSierra3BR,2BA$1.33
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
3533 Brisban St, Unit Brisban Apartments3533 Brisban St2BR,1BA$0.88
Wynchase IIIBw32BR,2.5BA$1.39
Aspen Hill ApartmentsThree Bedroom Deluxe3BR,2BA$1.34
Treeview ApartmentsStyle D2BR,1BA$1.19
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Capital Pointe by OneWallTwo Bedoom/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
13 Cameron Ave, Unit 13A13 Cameron Ave2BR,1BA$1.39

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Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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29 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 Dewberry Station listed at $880.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Swatara Apartment is $923 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 $1,135 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 $1,650.

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