Cheap Apartments for Rent in York, PA from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Newberry Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Park

403 N Newberry StYork, PA 17401
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Springfield Apartments
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Springfield Apartments

1930 Kenneth RdYork, PA 17408
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Plaza Apartments
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Plaza Apartments

1350 Memory Lane ExtYork, PA 17402
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Elm Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Terrace

450 Madison AveYork, PA 17404
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York, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $750 to $4,161 with an overall median price of $1,938. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hallam at $1,316, West York at $750, and North York at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for York Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hallam$1,400$1,316300
West York$1,472$750520
North York$1,500$7501896
Northwest York$1,550$7502238
Emigsville$1,585$1,195449
Doctors Row$1,600$7502238
Historic Newton Square$1,600$7502238
West Philadelphia Street$1,600$7502238
The Avenues$1,625$7501825
Devers$1,720$7501753

Cheapest Available York Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in York, PA is a Studio unit found at Lincoln Ridge Apartments in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood priced from $899. Country Squire Apartments in the Brownstone Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899
Country Squire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Elm Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Yorkshire RealtyYH 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,175
25 E Philadelphia StreetUnit 311BR,1BA$1,195
200 5th ApartmentsZoe - 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,199
Pine Hill VillageLucky you! You found your new apartment! With O...1BR,1BA$1,220
York Apartments1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1,225
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1,313

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the York area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Wyndham Pointe in the in the Peacefields neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value York apartment is the C1R Model at Greenspring starting at $2,194 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Veterans Memorial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for York apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wyndham Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
GreenspringC1R3BR,2BA$1.63
Greenbriar Estates3BR/1.5BA Townhome w/ Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Oaks at Copper ChaseThe Freesia - F2BR,2BA$1.42
The View at Mackenzi2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.42
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.50
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.63
603 N George St603 N George St1BR,1BA$1.13
Elm Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

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York Overview

York, PA is known as the White Rose City. It has a population of 43,718. It’s the11th largest in Pennsylvania. The city has been known as an architectural museum because the downtown area features a number of historic, well-preserved structures. The city is home to four different national historic districts. Two of these are the Fairmount Historic District, and Springdale Historic District.

Why live in York, PA?

Living in York gives you a diverse population with people of all ages. In addition to the growing number of individuals and young couples in the metro area, there is a large number of families with children. The downtown area is attracting young professionals who are bringing money into the community to spur some rebuilding projects. Newcomers to the city can find remnants of the industrial era and the rich history. The increase in shops, high-end apartments, and special events with a flourishing art community lead to downtown living that is attractive. The overall cost of living is slightly lower than the national average and lower than in nearby communities. Many individuals who work in Maryland take advantage of the lower housing costs.

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Getting Around York, PA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

12 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap York Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in York?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in York is under $1,313.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in York?

The cheapest apartment in York is Country Squire Apartments which is listed at $960, while the average apartment in York costs $1,938.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 990 regular apartments in 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 York?

Cheap apartments in York have an average cost of $170 which is $1,768 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in York.

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