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42 N State St

EphrataPA17522

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Colonial Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

200 Colonial DrAkron, PA 17501
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Fulton Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fulton Manor

37 Fulton StAkron, PA 17501
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Kissel Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kissel Hill Apartments

616 Paxton PlLititz, PA 17543
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Pennwick Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pennwick Townhomes

2010-2014 Pennwick RdLancaster, PA 17601
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Ephrata, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ephrata, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ephrata, PA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ephrata Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ephrata Brownstown Leola$2,775$9508

Cheapest Available Ephrata Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ephrata, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashlea Gardens Apartments in the Ephrata Brownstown Leola neighborhood priced from $1,220. Meadows East in the Manheim Lititz neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ephrata apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashlea Gardens ApartmentsGarden F1BR,1BA$1,220
Meadows EastGarden C2BR,1BA$1,350
Grandview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390
Towne House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A/M1BR,1BA$1,450
The Summit at Mill CreekCapstone2BR,1BA$1,490
Sweetbriar Apartments1 Bedroom Storage1BR,1BA$1,499
Holly TreeSassafras2BR,2BA$1,525
The Bradford2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,575
Breezy HeightsThe Eagle1BR,1BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ephrata, PA

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ephrata area is the $1.51 price per square foot Piedmont Model at Belair Townhomes in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $2,114. The second greatest value Ephrata apartment is the 2BR/2BA 1st floor end unit apartment Model at Rosewood Terrace starting at $1,980 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Conestoga Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ephrata apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Belair TownhomesPiedmont3BR,1.5BA$1.51
Rosewood Terrace2BR/2BA 1st floor end unit apartment2BR,2BA$1.60
Holly TreeTulip2BR,2BA$1.48
Greenfield EstatesWillow2BR,1BA$1.56
Oakview Estates2 Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.64
Avery SquareAveryF1BR,1BA$1.69
Meadows EastGarden C2BR,1BA$1.49
The Summit at Mill CreekCapstone2BR,1BA$1.71
Grandview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Ashlea Gardens ApartmentsGarden F1BR,1BA$1.63

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ephrata Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ephrata Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ephrata Apartment is $1,220 at Ashlea Gardens Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ephrata is starting from $1,345 at Ashlea Gardens Apartments.

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