Cheap Apartments for Rent in Thorndale, PA from $1,000 (52 Rentals)

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219 W Lancaster Ave, Unit C
$1,800
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

219 W Lancaster Ave, Unit C

219 W Lancaster AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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215 Highland Ave, Unit 2
$2,150
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

215 Highland Ave, Unit 2

215 Highland AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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Gabel Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gabel Courtyard

3 Gabel AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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Ash Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ash Park Apartments

25 S 4th AveCoatesville, PA 19320
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Audubon Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Pointe

615 Downingtown PikeWest Chester, PA 19380
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Bradford Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Hall

201 N Bradford AveWest Chester, PA 19382
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Washington Pointe
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Pointe

112 Washington AveDowningtown, PA 19335
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Audubon Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Audubon Manor

210 N Everhart AveWest Chester, PA 19380

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Cheapest Available Thorndale Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Thorndale, PA is a Studio unit found at Brandywine Garden Apartments priced from $1,300. Colonial Apartments in the Sawmill Estates at West Bradford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Thorndale apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Colonial Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447
Norwood House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,497
Lafayette SquareBrandywine1BR,1BA$1,577
Audubon Manor1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,635
The Preserve at Milltown Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 750 sqft1BR,1BA$1,655
Sadsbury SquareIndigo1BR,1BA$1,695
Metropolitan West Chester1BR1BR,1BA$1,715
The Point at DowningtownD2Studio,1BA$1,730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Thorndale, PA and Nearby

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Thorndale area is the $2.14 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bath - C08 Model at J Creekside at Exton in the in the Woodledge at Whitford Hills neighborhood starting from $2,589. The second greatest value Thorndale apartment is the The Brentwood Model at Cambridge Hall Apartments starting at $2,220 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the Riverside at Chadds Ford - Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Thorndale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
J Creekside at Exton2 Bedroom/2 Bath - C082BR,2BA$2.14
Cambridge Hall ApartmentsThe Brentwood2BR,2BA$1.85
Lafayette SquareCharleston2BR,2BA$1.91
Millview ApartmentsMV H2DU2BR,2BA$1.77
Marchwood Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom - Windsor2BR,1BA$1.88
Norwood House ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.90
The FairwaysOne Bedroom One Bath Augusta1BR,1BA$1.94
Sadsbury SquareLotus1BR,1BA$1.98
Whiteland West ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$2.00
Hollow Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Thorndale Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Thorndale?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Thorndale is at Brandywine Garden Apartments listed at $1,300.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Thorndale Apartment is $1,400 at Colonial Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Thorndale is starting from $1,550 at Colonial Apartments.

What is the most affordable Thorndale Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Thorndale Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Preserve at Milltown Apartment Homes and starts from $2,225.

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