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property at 132 S Beaver St

$975 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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132 S Beaver St

YorkPA17401

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property at 155 S Duke St

$900 - $1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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155 S Duke St

YorkPA17401
property at 46 Eberts Ln

$1,050

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$1,050
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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46 Eberts Ln

YorkPA17403
property at 347 E King St

$1,000 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

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347 E King St

YorkPA17403

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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $795 to $4,216 with an overall median price of $1,705. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side York at $900, West York at $795, and Downtown York at $795. 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$1,350$90010
West York$1,380$79513
Downtown York$1,412$79540
Historic Newton Square$1,412$79540
West Philadelphia Street$1,412$79540
Southwest York$1,415$79553
Grantley$1,475$79548
Northeast York$1,490$79556
Outer York Valley View Grantley$1,495$79562
Doctors Row$1,500$79543

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. Yorkshire Realty in the Stonybrook Wilshire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$989
Yorkshire RealtyLP Studio 1Studio,1BA$1,050
Suburban Park1x11BR,1BA$1,176
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,1BA$1,250
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,270
The Residences at Heritage CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Carriage Works3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$1,394
East Breeze2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,440

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the York area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM Model at Carriage Works in the in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood starting from $1,394. The second greatest value York apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft Model at Ribbon Place starting at $1,807 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Northwest York 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.
Carriage Works3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Ribbon Place2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft2BR,2.5BA$1.46
GreenspringB1RP2BR,2BA$1.51
Greenbriar Estates3BR/1.5BA Townhome w/ Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Stone Ridge Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Salem Run Apartments Phase 2Salem Run Apartments Phase 2 - End Unit Apartments2BR,1BA$1.54
736 W Poplar St, Unit Apt 2736 W Poplar St1BR,1BA$1.13
East Breeze2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1.80
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,1BA$1.79
228 S Pine St, Unit 1228 S Pine St1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $1,440.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is Yorkshire Realty which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in York costs $1,705.

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 32 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 $156 which is $1,549 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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