Cheap Apartments for Rent in York, PA from $300 (109 Rentals)

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property at 142 N Newberry St

$895

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$895
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

142 N Newberry St

YorkPA17401

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2200 N Susquehanna Trl
$950
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$950
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$950
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2200 N Susquehanna Trl

2200 N Susquehanna TrlYork, PA 17404
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property at 607 Chestnut St

$995 - $1,150

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607 Chestnut St

YorkPA17403
property at 110 S Beaver St

$1,125 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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110 S Beaver St

YorkPA17401

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property at 982 Wayne Ave

$1,150

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$1,150
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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

982 Wayne Ave, Unit Main

982 Wayne Ave
YorkPA17403
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1436 S Duke St, Unit 1F
$1,150
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$1,150
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1436 S Duke St, Unit 1F

1436 S Duke StYork, PA 17403
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Stone Ridge Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Commons

51 Cinema DrYork, PA 17402
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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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $295 to $4,131 with an overall median price of $2,212. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Colonial Crossings at $1,440, Iron Bridge Landing at $295, and West York at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for York Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Colonial Crossings$1,495$1,44024
Iron Bridge Landing$1,650$29555
West York$1,650$87511
Shiloh$1,750$89918
Outer West York Shiloh$1,775$29597
Emigsville$1,787$95027
Peacefields$1,795$92515
Springetts Manor Yorklyn$2,029$89531
Stonybrook Wilshire$2,029$89539
Hallam$2,179$1,27111

Cheapest Available York Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in York, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at 361 W Market St in the Northwest York neighborhood priced from $895. Lincoln Ridge Apartments in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
361 W Market St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
1436 Monroe St1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Dover Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Yorkshire RealtyYH 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,195
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,225
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of July 27, 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 3BR/1.5BA Townhome w/ Garage Model at Greenbriar Estates starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Peacefields 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
Greenbriar Estates3BR/1.5BA Townhome w/ Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.50
Stone Ridge Commons3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.26
Salem Run Apartments Phase 2Salem Run Apartments Phase 2 - End Unit Apartments2BR,1BA$1.54
1515 E Market St1x11BR,1BA$1.32
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom, breakfast bar 22BR,1.5BA$1.55
The View at Mackenzi2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
564 W Market St, Unit 564 W Market St Unit B564 W Market St3BR,1BA$1.15
1436 S Duke St, Unit 1F1436 S Duke St1BR,1BA$1.21
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,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 $1,270.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is 361 W Market St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in York costs $2,212.

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 $1,153 which is $1,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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