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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3515 W Avenue J4

LancasterCA93536

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, CA area range in price from $850 to $10,933 with an overall median price of $3,539. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mariposa at $1,088, Westview Estates at $1,088, and Challenger at $1,088. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mariposa$1,753$1,08812
Westview Estates$1,753$1,08818
Challenger$2,395$1,08823
Downtown$2,395$1,08819
Linda Verde$2,395$1,5506
Stratman Lane$3,118$1,31516
Ashton Place$3,500$1,088166
Columbia$3,500$1,31586
Heirloom Rose$3,500$1,29394
North Lancaster$3,500$1,088127

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING in the Westview Estates neighborhood priced from $1,088. Cordova Park in the Ashton Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,088
Cordova ParkTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,330
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,395
Kingtree Avenue Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath with patio1BR,1BA$1,400
West Palmdale Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at Cedar Ridge Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Tierra Del Sol neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.60
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Shadow Springs Apartments2x2 9642BR,2BA$1.79
4th St. ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.82
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.72
Park Circle ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.82
Windrose Apartments2x1.5 8402BR,1.5BA$1.85
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 388 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,088 to $4,007. There are also 188 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $400 to $5,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lancaster?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lancaster ranges from $400 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,491.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lancaster?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lancaster range from $1,631 to $3,784, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $950 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,395.

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