
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, IL from $300 (45 Rentals)
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Southern Meadows Senior Living

Anchor Court

Fairway Plaza

Valoré at Hidden Hills

The Timbers Apartments

Lakewood Flats and Townhomes

Princeton Court

Foxfire West Apartments
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Woodbridge Place

TERRA TRACE

Elmdale Apartments

Apartments@41

The Forge on Main

Market Street Apartments

North Park

Western Hills Apartments

Sugar Mill Creek
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Copper Creek Townhomes

Mission Viejo Villas

Central Lofts

Leisure Living Lakeside

Wabash Riverfront Flats

Liv at Locust Creek

Indian Trail Apartments

Sugar Creek Crossing

10455 Old Hwy 62 E
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Newton Senior Housing

1900 N Willow Rd

108 E Main St

1520 Main St

204 Crestview Dr

224 Steven St

510 Ellen Dr

Donaldson Arms

10065 Main St
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Valore at Pine Hills

205 S Walters St

Eastland Apartments

658 E Louisiana St

927 Harmony Way

1315 N 3rd Ave

1671 Enlow Ave

721 N 7th St

202 Herndon Dr
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Lancaster, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lancaster?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,702 | $625 | $2,350 |
| Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,028 | $599 | $3,420 |
| Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $850 | $4,449 |
| Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,464 | $1,249 | $2,309 |
| Lancaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $993 | $580 | $1,799 |
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Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Oakhill neighborhood priced from $599. Anchor Court in the Howell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Anchor Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Timbers Apartments | The Oak 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | 1sm wd | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Princeton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 NS | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| TERRA TRACE | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Elmdale Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Apartments@41 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, IL and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village - Historical Access in the in the Evansville West Side neighborhood starting from $565. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath Model at The Westcott starting at $1,283 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Fielding Court neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Village - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| The Westcott | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 2 Bed Apt | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
| Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| TERRA TRACE | The Eastern Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Woodbridge Place | The Flowering Pink Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 NS | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Pine - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $599 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lancaster Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lancaster is starting from $850 at Southern Meadows Senior Living.
What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Baldwin Heights and starts from $1,280.
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