Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

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Newberry Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Park

283 Park StYork, PA 17401
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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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361 W Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

361 W Market St

361 W Market StYork, PA 17401
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131 S Duke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Duke St

131 S Duke StYork, PA 17401
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115 S Duke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

115 S Duke St

115 S Duke StYork, PA 17401
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120 N George St
1 Bedroom Apartments

120 N George St

120 N George StYork, PA 17401
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123 E Market St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

123 E Market St

123 E Market StYork, PA 17401

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Downtown York, York, PA Local Guide

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 131 S Duke St priced from $925. 115 S Duke St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Downtown York apartments for rent in York, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
131 S Duke StOne bedroom1BR,1BA$925
115 S Duke St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,042
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,225
Two 32 Apartments1x1- Easy Living1BR,1BA$1,299
The Residences at Heritage CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Pine Hill Village1 BR (renovated) - WD1BR,1BA$1,355
Fairway FlatsLuxury Style 2 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor...2BR,2BA$1,850
7 W Philadelphia St3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown York apartment is the 637 Lincoln St Model at 637 Lincoln St, Unit 637 Lincoln St Apt. #2 starting at $1,250 with a $1.02 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ribbon Place2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft2BR,2.5BA$1.46
637 Lincoln St, Unit 637 Lincoln St Apt. #2637 Lincoln St3BR,1BA$1.02
Fairway FlatsLuxury Style 2 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor...2BR,2BA$1.72
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM MARKET1BR,1BA$1.87
7 W Philadelphia St3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.60
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
Pine Hill Village1 BR (renovated) - WD1BR,1BA$1.94
Two 32 Apartments1x1- Easy Living1BR,1BA$2.00
115 S Duke St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.64
131 S Duke StOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown York, York, PA

Ranked #15

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown York Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown York?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown York is at The Residences at Heritage Crossings listed at $1,300.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment is $925 at 131 S Duke St.

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 $1,042 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 $1,394.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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