Cheap Homes for Rent in Lancaster County, PA from $650 (9 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Lancaster County.

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property at 902 Columbia Ave
$1,095
Studio Rentals
Available Oct 1
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902 Columbia Ave

LancasterPA17603
property at 136 E Lemon St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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136 E Lemon St

LancasterPA17602

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property at 41 S Water St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603

Best Value Homes for Rent in Lancaster County, PA

As of September 24, 2026 the best value rental home in the Lancaster County area is the $0.92 price per square foot 1417 Hammock Way Model at 1417 Hammock Way in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Lancaster County rental home is the 1976 Sterling Pl Model at 1976 Sterling Pl in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting at $2,850 with a $1.02 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1417 Hammock Way1417 Hammock Way5BR, 4.5BA$0.92
1976 Sterling Pl1976 Sterling Pl3BR, 2BA$1.02
309 A Hager Road309 A Hager Road2BR, 1BA$0.67
36 Stevens Rd36 Stevens Rd3BR, 2BA$0.78
15 S Ann St15 S Ann St3BR, 1BA$0.95
15 S Ann St15 S Ann St1BR, 1BA$0.63
901 N State St901 N State St4BR, 1.5BA$1.09
134 Ashley Dr134 Ashley Dr3BR, 2BA$1.01
535 Saint Joseph St535 Saint Joseph St3BR, 1BA$1.03
164 S River St164 S River St3BR, 1.5BA$1.10

Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster County

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster County?

There are currently 587 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster County, PA with pricing that ranges from $250 to $5,207. There are also 156 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster County ranging from $650 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lancaster County ranges from $650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,958.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lancaster County range from $1,243 to $5,041, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,390 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,994.

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