
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southwest York area of York.


432 Park St

115 N Penn St

502 W Philadelphia St

221 S Pine St

735 N George St

448 E Prospect St

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817 E Philadelphia St, Unit 1

37 N Franklin St

212 N Penn St
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735 W Poplar St

717 W Market St

156 S Richland Ave

7 W Philadelphia St

115 E 5th Ave

1305 N George St

710 Pennsylvania Ave

959 E Philadelphia St

118 S Richland Ave
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940 W Princess St

1007 N George St

31 N Hartley St

Newberry Park

766 - 770 W Market St

50 - 54 Carlisle Ave

124 N West St

144 W Jackson Street - C

162 E Market St, York

Color Works Apartments
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207 S Pine St

156 N Newberry St

State Street Crossing

129 N Penn St

361 W Market St

625 E Market St

347 S George St

707 E Prospect St

131 S Duke St

115 S Duke St
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202 E King St

819 E Market St

120 N George St

123 E Market St

50 W Jackson St

222 E Philadelphia St

133 N Penn St

303 E King St

152 W King St

527 S Queen St
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Southwest York, York, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest York?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest York Studio Apartments | $1,275 | $1,025 | $1,650 |
| Southwest York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $295 | $3,183 |
| Southwest York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $950 | $3,517 |
| Southwest York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,607 | $995 | $4,131 |
| Southwest York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,087 | $1,550 | $2,413 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest York Neighborhood of York, PA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest York Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest 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 Southwest York apartments for rent in York, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 W Market St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 1436 Monroe St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 19 N Duke | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| York Apartments | 1 Bedroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| 1 E King St E | One Bedroon | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| Two32 Apartments | 1x1- Easy Living | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| 1515 E Market St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Carriage Works | 2 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest York, PA
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest 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 Southwest York apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon Place | 2 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Loft - 1235 sq ft | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
| Fairway Flats Apartments | Luxury Style 2 Bedroom Apartment Located in Yor... | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| 1515 E Market St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| 1436 S Duke St, Unit 1F | 1436 S Duke St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Carriage Works | 2 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 19 N Duke | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 1 E King St E | One Bedroon | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Two32 Apartments | 1x1- Easy Living | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 817 E Philadelphia St, Unit 1 | 817 E Philadelphia St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 361 W Market St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest York, York, PA
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Southwest York, York, and the greater York area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest York Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest York?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest York is 361 W Market St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Southwest York costs $2,413.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 7 regular apartments in Southwest 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 Southwest York?
Cheap apartments in Southwest York have an average cost of $674 which is $1,739 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest York.
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