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York, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in York, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/17/2025

Current apartment rentals in the York, PA area range in price from $695 to $4,186 with an overall median price of $1,910. The three York neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West York at $795, Hallam at $1,339, and Iron Bridge Landing at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for York Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West York$1,450$79512
Hallam$1,474$1,3395
Iron Bridge Landing$1,745$79530
Outer West York Shiloh$1,745$69535
Emigsville$1,752$1,19914
Northwest York$1,775$69550
North York$1,775$69543
West Bank$1,775$69546
Peacefields$1,790$69521
Devers$1,850$69537

Cheapest Available York Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in York, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Squire Apartments in the Brownstone Manor neighborhood priced from $960. Lincoln Ridge Apartments in the Iron Bridge Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $989. Here is today’s list of the most affordable York apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Squire ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$960
Lincoln Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$989
Elm Terrace1 Bedroom, 1-Bathroom apartments at Elm Terrace!1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in York, PA

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the York area is the $1.55 price per square foot C1RP Model at Greenspring in the in the Veterans Memorial Park neighborhood starting from $2,094. The second greatest value 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 York apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GreenspringC1RP3BR,2BA$1.55
200 5th ApartmentsMia - 2 BED/ 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.56
Wyndham Pointe1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Buttonwood Gardens ApartmentsTwo bedroom, open kitchen 32BR,1BA$1.61
822 E Prospect St, Unit 2822 E Prospect St2BR,1BA$1.20
Carriage Works2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.50
Elm Terrace2 Bedroom apartments at Elm Terrace!2BR,1BA$1.33
Yorktowne Pointe TownhomesRenovated2BR,1BA$1.64
Suburban Park2x12BR,1BA$1.62
Ribbon Place3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$1.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about York

What type of rentals are currently available in York?

There are currently 252 Apartments for Rent in York, PA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $4,186. There are also 55 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in York ranging from $785 to $2,750.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in York ranges from $785 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,356.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in York range from $1,195 to $4,186, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,175 to $2,595. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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