Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Challenger Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $500 (33 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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Essex Tower
Studio Apartments

Essex Tower

44948 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Arbor Court I
Studio Apartments

Arbor Court I

44910 10th St WLancaster, CA 93534
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Arbor Court II
Studio Apartments

Arbor Court II

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

Sunwest Apartments

1127 E Avenue JLancaster, CA 93535
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Downtown Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Downtown Apartments

44918 Fern AveLancaster, CA 93534
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Sagebrush 1
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sagebrush 1

715 W Milling StLancaster, CA 93534
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316 W Kettering St
2 Bedroom Apartments

316 W Kettering St

316 W Kettering StLancaster, CA 93534
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Somerset Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Somerset Townhomes

45321-45365 Cedar AveLancaster, CA 93534
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Arbor Lofts
4 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Lofts

661 W Lancaster BlvdLancaster, CA 93534

Cheapest Available Challenger Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Challenger area of Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING priced from $1,088. Downtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Challenger apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,088
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1,495
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1,500
Parkwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1BA$1,550
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,550
Cedar Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,560
Arbor on DateThree Beds One Bath3BR,1BA$1,631
Maison's Sierra1x11BR,1BA$1,753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Challenger, CA

As of May 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Challenger area is the $1.60 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 Challenger apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Cedar Ridge Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Tierra Del Sol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Challenger apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.60
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.72
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$1.85
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.88
Parkwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.14
Maison's Sierra1x11BR,1BA$2.55
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.70

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Challenger Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Challenger?

The cheapest apartment in Challenger is Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING which is listed at $1,088, while the average apartment in Challenger costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Challenger?

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 11 regular apartments in Challenger 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 Challenger?

Cheap apartments in Challenger have an average cost of $835 which is $1,560 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Challenger.

Expert Rental Resources

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