
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $700 (8 Rentals)
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Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+
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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 |
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Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $1,200 | $2,450 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,968 | $1,436 | $2,900 |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,997 | $1,631 | $2,920 |
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There are currently 8 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 Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+ priced from $1,200. Downtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Downtown Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Parkwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown apartment is the 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Woodlands West Townhomes starting at $1,900 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the The Palms at Anaverde 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. |
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Arbor on Date | Three Beds Two Baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
Woodlands West Townhomes | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
316 W Kettering St | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Westwood Park Townhomes | Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
The Springs Apartments | Plan B | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Parkwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
854 W Milling St | 854 W Milling St | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Oak Ridge Terrace | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Aurora Village II Senior Living 55+ which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,775.
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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