Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 132 S Beaver St

$975 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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132 S Beaver St

YorkPA17401

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property at 155 S Duke St

$900 - $1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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155 S Duke St

YorkPA17401
property at 46 Eberts Ln

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

46 Eberts Ln

YorkPA17403
property at 347 E King St

$1,000 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

347 E King 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
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Elm Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Terrace

450 Madison AveYork, PA 17404

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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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102 E King St
2 Bedroom Apartments

102 E King St

102 E King 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 200 5th Apartments priced from $1,289. The Residences at Heritage Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown York apartments for rent in York, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
200 5th ApartmentsAby- 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,289
The Residences at Heritage CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Carriage Works3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$1,394
Ribbon Place2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1025 sq ft2BR,2BA$1,477
Two32 Apartments2x1 Elite Haven2BR,1BA$1,599
Fairway Flats ApartmentsLuxury Style 1 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor...1BR,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown York area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM Model at Carriage Works in the in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood starting from $1,394. The second greatest value Downtown York apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft Model at Ribbon Place starting at $1,807 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Northwest York 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.
Carriage Works3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Ribbon Place2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft2BR,2.5BA$1.46
Two32 Apartments2x1 Elite Haven2BR,1BA$1.83
Fairway Flats ApartmentsLuxury Style 1 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor...1BR,1BA$1.96
736 W Poplar St, Unit Apt 2736 W Poplar St1BR,1BA$1.13
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.70
1461 W King St, Unit Unit 21461 W King St2BR,1BA$2.50
228 S Pine St, Unit 1228 S Pine St1BR,1BA$1.50

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown York, York, PA

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown York Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown York?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown York is under $1,600.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown York is 200 5th Apartments which is listed at $1,289, while the average apartment in Downtown York costs $1,412.

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 $116 which is $1,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown York.

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