Cheap Apartments for Rent in York, PA from $500 (26 Rentals)

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Newberry Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Park

403 N Newberry 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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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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York, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $758 to $4,186 with an overall median price of $1,999. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side York at $758, Valley View at $758, and Colonial Crossings at $1,415. 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$1,325$75829
Valley View$1,471$75862
Colonial Crossings$1,475$1,4151
Veterans Memorial Park$1,481$75869
Doctors Row$1,485$75858
The Avenues$1,485$75855
West Bank$1,485$75858
Tyler Run Queens Gate$1,564$75856
Iron Bridge Landing$1,600$85034
Outer West York Shiloh$1,600$85046

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 $1,025. 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$1,025
Elm Terrace1 Bedroom, 1-Bathroom apartments at Elm Terrace!1BR,1BA$1,025
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,056
Country Squire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Apartments at The Augury1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,169
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,235
The Yorklyn Apartments and Townhomes1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Chelsea1BR,1BA$1,250
Pine Hill VillageFALL into Your New Home & SAVE! Get $500 OFF Yo...1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of September 15, 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 586 Madison Ave Model at 586 Madison Ave, Unit 1 first starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 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
586 Madison Ave, Unit 1 first586 Madison Ave3BR,1BA$1.14
The View at Mackenzi2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Greenbriar Estates3B/1.5B Townhome w/ Deck3BR,1.5BA$1.47
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom, breakfast bar 22BR,1.5BA$1.50
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.06
817 E Philadelphia St, Unit 2817 E Philadelphia St3BR,1BA$1.26
Elm Terrace2 Bedroom apartments at Elm Terrace!2BR,1BA$1.33
The Oaks at Copper ChaseThe Dahlia - D1BR,1BA$1.55
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

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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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Getting Around York, PA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is Elm Terrace which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in York costs $1,999.

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 375 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 $460 which is $1,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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