Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (76 Rentals)

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property at 507 Cooper Pl

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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507 Cooper Pl

YorkPA17401
property at 347 E King St

$1,000 - $1,050

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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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131 S Duke St
1 Bedroom Apartments

131 S Duke St

131 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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Southwest York, York, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest York Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest York area of York, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Carriage Works priced from $1,042. The Foundry has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southwest York apartments for rent in York, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,042
The FoundryOne Bed One bath1BR,1BA$1,200
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,270
The Residences at Heritage CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Two32 Apartments1x1+ Grand Comfort1BR,1BA$1,349
Powder Mill Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,664
7 W Philadelphia St3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2,095
Ribbon Place4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom - 2200 sq ft4BR,4BA$2,413

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest York, PA

As of May 28, 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 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 Southwest 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
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.05
Powder Mill ApartmentsFully Furnished 1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$2.92
The FoundryOne Bed One bath1BR,1BA$1.45
7 W Philadelphia St3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.60
Two32 Apartments1x1+ Grand Comfort1BR,1BA$1.93
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$2.05

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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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 a cheap apartment in Southwest York?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest York is under $2,413.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest York is The Foundry which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Southwest York costs $1,475.

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 6 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 $286 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest York.

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