
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Lancaster.


558 W Newgrove St

Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING
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Downtown, Lancaster, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $1,000 | $2,407 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $1,495 | $2,407 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,631 | $2,407 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING priced from $1,088. Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of March 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown apartment is the 2x1 Model at Arbor Fields starting at $1,495 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Westview Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor on Date | Three Beds Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| Parkwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Maison's Sierra | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| 44279 Carolside Ave, Unit 1 | 44279 Carolside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING which is listed at $1,088, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $2,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $889 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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