
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Downtown York, York, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown York?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown York Studio Apartments | $1,398 | $695 | $2,700 |
Downtown York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,065 | $695 | $1,399 |
Downtown York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $985 | $1,650 |
Downtown York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $975 | $2,250 |
Downtown York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $1,495 | $1,595 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown York Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown York area of York, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Elm Terrace priced from $1,025. Carriage Works has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,056. Here are the most affordable Downtown York apartments for rent in York, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Elm Terrace | 1 Bedroom, 1-Bathroom apartments at Elm Terrace! | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Carriage Works | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,056 |
25 E Philadelphia Street | Unit 31 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Pine Hill Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
200 5th Apartments | Mia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown York area is the $1.43 price per square foot Mia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH Model at 200 5th Apartments in the in the Northwest York neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Downtown York apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Carriage Works starting at $1,056 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown York apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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200 5th Apartments | Mia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Carriage Works | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Elm Terrace | 2 Bedroom apartments at Elm Terrace! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1602 1st Ave | 1602 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Pine Hill Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
Ribbon Place | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,2BA | $1.49 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown York, York, PA
Ranked #29
Among neighborhoods in York, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown York, York, PA
Indian Rock Elementary School
William Penn Senior High School
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Getting Around the Downtown York Neighborhood in York, PA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
89 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
48 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown York Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment is $1,025 at Elm Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown York Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown York is starting from $1,056 at Carriage Works.
What is the most affordable Downtown York Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown York Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carriage Works and starts from $1,294.
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