
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING

Cedar Town Square

44514 Lowtree Ave, Unit 3

Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments

45114 16th St W

Arbor Fields
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45409 10th St W, Unit 45409, Unit 45409

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Arbor on Date

44290 Glenraven Rd

Maison's Sierra

44720 Gadsden Ave, Unit A3
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Arbor Court II

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1621 W Newgrove St

1232 W Ave H 14
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45421 Cedar Ave

45419 Cedar Ave

Arbor Garden Senior Apartments

45025 10th St W

316 W Kettering St

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45104 Date
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 | $1,521 | $1,088 | $2,407 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,642 | $1,495 | $1,800 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $1,631 | $2,100 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,395 | $2,395 | $2,395 |
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There are currently 29 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. Downtown Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. 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 |
| Downtown Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath with patio | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Parkwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Arbor on Date | Three Beds One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,631 |
| Maison's Sierra | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,753 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, CA
As of May 13, 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 |
| 45409 10th St W, Unit 45409 | 45409 10th St W | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 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 |
| Downtown Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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 $920 which is $1,475 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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