Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (62 Rentals)

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property at 142 N Newberry St

$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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2200 N Susquehanna Trl

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

$995 - $1,150

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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607 Chestnut St

YorkPA17403

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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
  • Utilities Included

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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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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 361 W Market St priced from $895. 1436 Monroe St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Downtown York apartments for rent in York, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
361 W Market St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
1436 Monroe St1x11BR,1BA$1,000
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1,225
1 E King St EOne Bedroon1BR,1BA$1,295
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,295
Two32 Apartments1x1- Easy Living1BR,1BA$1,299
Pine Hill Village1 BR (renovated) - WD1BR,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA

As of July 28, 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 Luxury Style 2 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor... Model at Fairway Flats Apartments starting at $1,850 with a $1.72 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
Fairway Flats ApartmentsLuxury Style 2 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor...2BR,2BA$1.72
1515 E Market St1x11BR,1BA$1.32
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
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.75
19 N DukeTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.54
1 E King St EOne Bedroon1BR,1BA$1.64
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.70
361 W Market St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63

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Downtown York, York, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown York Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown York?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown York is 361 W Market St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Downtown York costs $1,600.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown York?

Cheap apartments in Downtown York have an average cost of $492 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown York.

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