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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
The Greens at Westgate Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,255

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown York area is the $1.60 price per square foot C1RP Model at Greenspring in the in the Veterans Memorial Park neighborhood starting from $2,159. The second greatest value Downtown York apartment is the Mia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH Model at 200 5th Apartments starting at $1,799 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Iron Bridge Landing 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.
GreenspringC1RP3BR,2BA$1.60
200 5th ApartmentsMia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.56
Wyndham Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.50
Elm Terrace2 Bedroom apartments at Elm Terrace!2BR,1BA$1.33
Yorktowne Pointe TownhomesRenovated2BR,1BA$1.64
633 E Boundary Ave, Unit 2nd Floor633 E Boundary Ave3BR,1BA$1.49
Pine Hill VillageApril showers bring May flowers- AND FREE RENT!1BR,1BA$1.81
The Greens at Westgate Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown York

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown York?

There are currently 196 Apartments for Rent in Downtown York, PA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $7,072. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown York ranging from $850 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown York?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown York ranges from $850 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,349.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown York?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown York range from $1,190 to $7,072, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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