
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lancester Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Lancester area of Lancaster.


Cedar Town Square

Maison's Heights

Arbor Fields

Windrose Apartments
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Casa Bonita

Village of Beechwood

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East Lancester, Lancaster, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lancester?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lancester 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,149 | $1,649 |
| East Lancester 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,495 | $2,150 |
| East Lancester 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,284 | $1,695 | $3,784 |
| East Lancester 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,792 | $2,395 | $4,007 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Lancester Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA.
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Cheapest Available East Lancester Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lancester area of Lancaster, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Arbor Fields priced from $1,495. Windrose Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable East Lancester apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Park Circle Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,560 |
| Casa Bonita | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lancester, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lancester area is the $2.53 price per square foot ADU.3 Model at Sagewind Ranch in the in the Tierra Del Sol neighborhood starting from $3,031. The second greatest value East Lancester apartment is the 3BD Model at Imagine Village II starting at $2,188 with a $1.97 price per square foot in the Cooperstown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lancester apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sagewind Ranch | ADU.3 | 3BR,2BA | $2.53 |
| Imagine Village II | 3BD | 3BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Cedar Ridge Apartments | 3 bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Sienna Heights | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Arbor Fields | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Park Circle Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Windrose Apartments | 2x1.5 840 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.85 |
| Casa Bonita | Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in East Lancester, Lancaster, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lancester Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lancester?
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 6 regular apartments in East Lancester 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 East Lancester?
Cheap apartments in East Lancester have an average cost of $281 which is $3,726 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lancester.
Expert Rental Resources
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