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property at 3033 San Miguel Dr

$1,400

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3033 San Miguel Dr

LancasterCA93535

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 509 E Ave Q-2

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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509 E Ave Q-2, Unit B

509 E Ave Q-2
PalmdaleCA93550
property at 43356 18th St W

$1,800

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43356 18th St W

LancasterCA93534

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Lancaster, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, CA area range in price from $850 to $18,676 with an overall median price of $3,342. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Challenger at $1,088, Downtown at $1,088, and Westview Estates 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
Challenger$1,795$1,08823
Downtown$1,795$1,08815
Westview Estates$1,795$1,08815
Mariposa$1,797$1,0889
Linda Verde$2,200$1,3506
Columbia$3,195$1,31584
Stratman Lane$3,229$1,31513
Ashton Place$3,295$1,088153
Heirloom Rose$3,295$1,31594
North Lancaster$3,295$1,088117

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, CA is a Studio unit found at Sunrise Casitas in the Cooperstown neighborhood priced from $899. Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVING in the Westview Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunrise CasitasStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$899
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,088
Palo VerdeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,160
Downtown Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Mountain Shadows Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,365
Ridgeview Village ApartmentsUpstairs Madison1BR,1BA$1,425
Courson Arts Colony - East2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,436
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1,450
The Springs ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1,475
Desert Oasis2x1.5 TH2BR,2BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.50 price per square foot 46768 266th St W Model at 46768 266th St W, Unit Top Unit in the in the Santa Clarita Valley neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the Three Beds Two Baths Model at Arbor on Date starting at $1,811 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Westview Estates 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.
46768 266th St W, Unit Top Unit46768 266th St W3BR,2BA$1.50
Arbor on DateThree Beds Two Baths3BR,2BA$1.60
Cedar Ridge Apartments3 bedroom3BR,2BA$1.63
510 E Avenue Q2, Unit A510 E Avenue Q22BR,2BA$1.75
Sienna Heights2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Shadow Springs Apartments2x2 9642BR,2BA$1.79
Desert Oasis2x1.5 TH2BR,2BA$1.66
Arbor Fields2x12BR,1BA$1.72
Casa BonitaApartment2BR,1BA$1.81
Arbor Grove Apartments - SENIOR LIVINGOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.62

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 391 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, CA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,007. There are also 125 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $795 to $5,350.

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 $795 to $5,350 with an average monthly rent of $2,740.

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 $3,749, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,900 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,449 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,295.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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