
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $700 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown area of Lancaster.


Parkwood Apartments

Windrose Apartments

45030-45040 Spearman Ave

44138 Beech Ave

102 E Lancaster Blvd
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44757 Stanridge Ave

119-123 W Pillsbury St

44756 2nd St E

Desert Sands

44120 Beech Ave

1321 W Avenue I
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44664 Cedar

1225 W Jackman St

44751 N Fern Ave

44301-305 Cedar Ave

Lancaster Villas

Downtown Apartments
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Arbor Court II

Sagebrush 1

44249 N Beech Ave

Arbor Court I

Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments
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316 W Kettering St

Somerset Townhomes
Downtown, Lancaster, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $1,099 | $1,600 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $762 | $2,125 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,631 | $2,046 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 26 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 2 Beds unit found at Maison's Sierra priced from $762. Cedar Town Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,099. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison's Sierra | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $762 |
| Cedar Town Square | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Parkwood Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,541 |
| Arbor on Date | Three Beds One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,631 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of February 11, 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 B Model at Maison's Sierra starting at $762 with a $0.78 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 |
| Maison's Sierra | 2x1 B | 2BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| Parkwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Cedar Town Square | Updated One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| 44279 Carolside Ave, Unit 1 | 44279 Carolside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 45517 3rd st E, Unit 45517 | 45517 3rd st E | Studio ,1BA | $3.38 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Cedar Town Square which is listed at $1,099, 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 5 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 $774 which is $1,621 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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