Cheap Apartments for Rent in York, PA from $795 (153 Rentals)

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$795 - $1,295
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property at 31 N Hartley St
$900 - $975
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31 N Hartley St

YorkPA17401
property at 607 Chestnut St
$900 - $1,150
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607 Chestnut St

YorkPA17403

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2200 N Susquehanna Trl
$950

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1

2200 N Susquehanna Trl

2200 N Susquehanna TrlYork, PA 17404
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property at 301 N Queen St
$995 - $1,000
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301 N Queen St

YorkPA17403
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37 N West St, Unit 2
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

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37 N West St, Unit 2

37 N West StYork, PA 17401
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property at 325 W Market St
$1,125
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325 W Market St

YorkPA17401

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $250 to $4,184 with an overall median price of $1,358. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West York at $1,162, Downtown York at $1,200, and Historic Newton Square at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for York Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West York$1,162$82518
Downtown York$1,200$25074
Historic Newton Square$1,200$25073
West Philadelphia Street$1,200$25072
East Side York$1,250$25022
Southwest York$1,270$25088
North York$1,272$25089
Northeast York$1,295$25092
Northwest York$1,295$25090
Springdale$1,299$25078

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 $899. 120 N George St in the Northwest York neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
120 N George StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$975
7 W Philadelphia St1 bedroomStudio,1BA$995
1436 Monroe St1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Fox ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Yorkshire RealtyYH 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
York Apartments1 Bedroom Jr A1BR,1BA$1,180
1559 W. King Street3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the York area is the $1.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft Model at Ribbon Place in the in the Northwest York neighborhood starting from $1,807. The second greatest value York apartment is the B1RP Model at Greenspring starting at $1,764 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Veterans Memorial Park 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.
Ribbon Place2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft2BR,2.5BA$1.46
GreenspringB1RP2BR,2BA$1.47
Stone Ridge Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.02
520 W King St, Unit Apt 1520 W King St3BR,1BA$1.16
1559 W. King Street3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.17
37 N West St, Unit 237 N West St2BR,1BA$1.00
Yorktowne Pointe TownhomesDark Brown2BR,1BA$1.53
Color Works Apartments175 W GAY AVE ** YORK PA 17401 ** COLORWORKS **...1BR,1BA$1.38
Fox ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
264 E King St, Unit 264 - #3264 E King St1BR,1BA$1.54

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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 $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is 120 N George St which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in York costs $1,358.

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 40 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 $220 which is $1,138 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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