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property at 515 W King St

$1,000 - $1,050

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515 W King St

YorkPA17401

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property at 133 W Maple St

$1,100 - $1,150

1 Bedroom Rentals

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133 W Maple St

YorkPA17401
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Newberry Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Park

283 Park StYork, PA 17401
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Springfield Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Springfield Apartments

1930 Kenneth RdYork, PA 17408
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Color Works Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Color Works Apartments

175 W Gay AveYork, PA 17401
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Plaza Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

1350 Memory Lane ExtYork, PA 17402
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120 N George St
1 Bedroom Apartments

120 N George St

120 N George StYork, PA 17401
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Elm Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Terrace

450 Madison AveYork, PA 17404
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Riverside Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Lofts

231 W College AveYork, PA 17401
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 12/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $750 to $4,206 with an overall median price of $1,673. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side York at $825, Doctors Row at $750, and West Bank at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for York Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side York$1,300$82511
Doctors Row$1,450$75050
West Bank$1,450$75051
Colonial Crossings$1,475$1,1501
Downtown York$1,500$75039
Historic Newton Square$1,500$75039
Northeast York$1,500$75044
Northwest York$1,500$75045
North York$1,500$75042
Salem Square$1,500$75048

Cheapest Available York Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in York, PA is a Studio unit found at Lincoln Ridge Apartments in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood priced from $989. Carriage Works in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,056. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$989
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,056
11 N Beaver StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Stone Ridge Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,102
Country Squire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,199
Yorkshire RealtyYH 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,200
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,235
Rolling Hills ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the York area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Wyndham Pointe in the in the Stonybrook Wilshire neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value York apartment is the 3 BEDROOM Model at Carriage Works starting at $1,494 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for York apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wyndham Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Carriage Works3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$1.11
Greenbriar Estates3BR/1.5BA Townhome w/ Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.53
Pine Hill Village - A Great Place to Call Home3 BR (renovated) - WD3BR,1.5BA$1.60
Yorktowne Pointe TownhomesRenovated-White2BR,1BA$1.64
The Oaks at Copper ChaseThe Dahlia - D1BR,1BA$1.62
153 W Jackson St, Unit Unit 1153 W Jackson St1BR,1BA$1.13
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.58
Stone Ridge Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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York Overview

York, PA is known as the White Rose City. It has a population of 43,718. It’s the11th largest in Pennsylvania. The city has been known as an architectural museum because the downtown area features a number of historic, well-preserved structures. The city is home to four different national historic districts. Two of these are the Fairmount Historic District, and Springdale Historic District.

Why live in York, PA?

Living in York gives you a diverse population with people of all ages. In addition to the growing number of individuals and young couples in the metro area, there is a large number of families with children. The downtown area is attracting young professionals who are bringing money into the community to spur some rebuilding projects. Newcomers to the city can find remnants of the industrial era and the rich history. The increase in shops, high-end apartments, and special events with a flourishing art community lead to downtown living that is attractive. The overall cost of living is slightly lower than the national average and lower than in nearby communities. Many individuals who work in Maryland take advantage of the lower housing costs.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap York Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in York?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in York is under $1,260.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is 11 N Beaver St which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in York costs $1,673.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in York?

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 49 regular apartments in York 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?

Cheap apartments in York have an average cost of $222 which is $1,451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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