
Cheap Apartments for Rent in York County, VA from $800 (17 Rentals)
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

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York County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in York County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| York County Studio Apartments | $1,922 | $1,400 | $2,444 |
| York County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $808 | $2,243 |
| York County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $908 | $2,798 |
| York County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,416 | $860 | $3,309 |
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Cheapest Available York County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in York County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Yorktown Square priced from $908. Grande Oak - A 55+ community! in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,303. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yorktown Square | Two Bedroom One Bath Home | 2BR,1BA | $908 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Parkway Apartments | Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
| Grafton Station Apartments | The Waterman | 1BR,1BA | $1,397 |
| The James On Merrimac | The Duke | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in York County, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the York County area is the $1.48 price per square foot Grand Model at Parkway Apartments in the in the Stonegate neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value York County apartment is the York Model at The Commonwealth At York starting at $2,149 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Glendale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for York County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Apartments | Grand | 3BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| The Commonwealth At York | York | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Four Seasons | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.56 |
| The Apartments at Kelton Station | Stern | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| The Bend Arbordale | Red Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| The Arbors at Williamsburg | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Yorktown Square | Two Bedroom One Bath Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| Pines of York | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Grafton Station Apartments | The Waterman | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap York County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in York County?
The cheapest apartment in York County is Parkway Apartments which is listed at $1,323, while the average apartment in York County costs $2,382.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in York County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 48 regular apartments in York County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in York County?
Cheap apartments in York County have an average cost of $1,048 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York County.
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