
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lancaster, IL from $300 (47 Rentals)
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Fairway Plaza

Southern Meadows Senior Living

1210 Char Lee Dr

Valoré at Hidden Hills

Foxfire West Apartments

Woodbridge Place Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

The Timbers Apartments
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North Park

The Forge on Main

The Westcott

Weinbach Manor Apartments

Sugar Mill Creek

Copper Creek Townhomes

Mission Viejo Villas
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Central Lofts

Terra Trace Apartments

Leisure Living Lakeside

Wabash Riverfront Flats

Liv at Locust Creek

Indian Trail Apartments

Sugar Creek Crossing

SPRING VALLEY FLATS

1900 N Willow Rd
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Newton Senior Housing

728 Renshaw Ave

510 Ellen Dr

1520 Main St

Donaldson Arms

Princeton Court

408 S Bosse Ave

108 E Main St

2728 W Virginia St
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Valore at Pine Hills

614 5th St

413 3rd St

Eastland Apartments

527 N Lemcke Ave

1625 N St Joseph Ave

2555 Stanley Ct

1306 W Missouri St

5015 Upper Mt Vernon Rd
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3509 N Kentucky Ave

1404 Delmar Ave
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 | $1,403 | $820 | $2,350 |
| Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,287 | $625 | $2,513 |
| Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,534 | $850 | $4,449 |
| Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $1,260 | $2,399 |
| Lancaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,009 | $580 | $1,849 |
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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 |
| Fairway Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $640 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Princeton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Woodbridge Place Apartments | 1x1-700 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Market Street Apartments | Studio Apartment Home in Historic Building | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| The Forge on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, IL and Nearby
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.07 price per square foot Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... Model at Circle Point Villas in the in the Gibson County neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Apartments@41 starting at $1,200 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Business 41 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Apartments@41 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Baldwin Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| North Park | McCallister | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 1bed1bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Fairway Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Princeton Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lancaster?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lancaster is at Market Street Apartments listed at $820.
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 $899 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakewood Flats and Townhomes and starts from $1,260.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.