Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown York Neighborhood of York, PA from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Newberry Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Park

403 N Newberry StYork, PA 17401
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Elm Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Terrace

450 Madison AveYork, PA 17404
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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 Studio unit found at Lincoln Ridge Apartments priced from $989. Elm Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Downtown York apartments for rent in York, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$989
Elm Terrace1 Bedroom, 1-Bathroom apartments at Elm Terrace!1BR,1BA$1,025
York Apartments1 Bedroom Jr B1BR,1BA$1,135
25 E Philadelphia StreetUnit 311BR,1BA$1,195
Two32 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown York apartment is the C1RP Model at Greenspring starting at $2,234 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Veterans Memorial Park 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.
Wyndham Pointe2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.29
GreenspringC1RP3BR,2BA$1.65
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.50
Elm Terrace2 Bedroom apartments at Elm Terrace!2BR,1BA$1.33
Yorktowne Pointe TownhomesRemodeled2BR,1BA$1.70
907 N Duke St, Unit 1907 N Duke St2BR,1BA$1.22
633 E Boundary Ave, Unit 2nd Floor633 E Boundary Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
200 5th ApartmentsAby- 1 BED / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.67
Pine Hill VillageHop Into Your New Home This Easter - With Free ...1BR,1BA$1.81
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown York, York, PA

Ranked #17

Among neighborhoods in York, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown York Neighborhood in York, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

89 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 Downtown York Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown York Apartment is $1,025 at Elm Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown York Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown York is starting from $1,250 at Elm Terrace.

What is the most affordable Downtown York Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown York Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wyndham Pointe and starts from $1,990.

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