Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA from $500 (22 Rentals)

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Village of Beechwood
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Village of Beechwood

44063 Beech AveLancaster, CA 93534
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Arbor Court I
Studio Apartments

Arbor Court I

44910 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Essex Tower
Studio Apartments

Essex Tower

44948 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Lancaster Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster Villas

44155 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Arbor Court II
Studio Apartments

Arbor Court II

44916 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Sunwest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunwest Apartments

1127 E Avenue JLancaster, CA 93535
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Willows by Riva Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willows by Riva Park

1650 W Avenue K8Lancaster, CA 93534
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Downtown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Apartments

44918 Fern AveLancaster, CA 93534
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IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPRESSIONS APARTMENTS

38045 10th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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38220 11th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38220 11th St

38220 11th StPalmdale, CA 93550
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Summer Wind Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summer Wind Apartments

945 E Avenue Q4Palmdale, CA 93550
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38563 Larkin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

38563 Larkin Ave

38563 Larkin AvePalmdale, CA 93550
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La Quinta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Quinta Apartments

38301 11th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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4th St. Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4th St. Apartments

38638 4th St EPalmdale, CA 93550
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Lancaster, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, CA area range in price from $850 to $10,000 with an overall median price of $3,487. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Linda Verde at $1,650, Downtown at $850, and Mariposa at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Linda Verde$1,650$1,65011
Downtown$1,811$85019
Mariposa$1,811$1,3506
Westview Estates$1,811$85019
Challenger$1,815$85027
Stratman Lane$3,356$1,31512
Columbia$3,391$1,31591
Heirloom Rose$3,391$1,315101
Ashton Place$3,800$850173
North Lancaster$3,800$850138

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at West Palmdale Apartments in the Somerset Creek neighborhood priced from $1,300. Downtown Apartments in the Westview Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Palmdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Cordova ParkTownhome2BR,2BA$1,330
Lancaster Village1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,420
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.65 price per square foot Three Beds Two Baths Model at Arbor on Date in the in the Westview Estates neighborhood starting from $1,811. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Twin Palm Apartments starting at $2,201 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Siena neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.65
Twin Palm ApartmentsThree Bedroom, Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$2.08
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$2.09
Sienna HeightsTownhouse2BR,2BA$1.98
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.82
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$2.08
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$2.00
Shadow Springs Apartments1x1 7281BR,1BA$2.09
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98

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Lancaster Overview

The City of Lancaster provides residents the best living situation possible. From the temperate weather and beautiful flowers to the low cost of living and access to big city amenities, residents can enjoy a close-knit community without excitement. Lancaster is home to a musical road along with musical museums, and the city is just one hour away from sunny L.A. Within a few hours, residents can be right outside the Hollywood Sign, Disneyland, and Universal Studios. 

Why live in Lancaster, CA?

Lancaster apartments provide the best of all worlds. Residents can expect to meet farmers, college students, professionals, and families. It’s easy for residents to enjoy small town living while experiencing the hustle and bustle of city life. Enjoy the hottest restaurants, thriving arts scene, and up and coming musical acts without paying for the Los Angeles cost of living. Mass transit is available to usher residents to and from L.A. in a snap. Lancaster apartments are near an eclectic mix of Indie coffee shops, close-knit church groups, and fresh farmers’ markets. 

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Getting Around Lancaster, CA

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35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lancaster is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is West Palmdale Apartments which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $3,487.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lancaster?

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 433 regular apartments in Lancaster 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 Lancaster?

Cheap apartments in Lancaster have an average cost of $548 which is $2,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.

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