1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA (192 Rentals)

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Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 19, 2025

There are currently 1034 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Lancaster, PA that range in price from $925 to $3,019. Outer Lancaster, College Park and Stadium District are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Lancaster with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Outer Lancaster86$1,595$925
College Park66$1,699$925
Stadium District65$1,734$925
Cabbage Hill64$1,724$925
Chestnut Hill Lancaster64$1,724$925
West End62$1,699$925
Churchtowne60$1,734$925
Musser Park60$1,734$925
Mussertown60$1,734$925
East Side59$1,724$925

Largest Available Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lancaster, PA is found at The Intel in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood and is 1,300 square feet priced from $2,750. The Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill in the College Park neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $1,925. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lancaster:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Intel1BR/1.0BA1,300 Sq Ft$2,750
The Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill1E - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1,300 Sq Ft$1,925
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1,150 Sq Ft$1,336
The Courts at Lime SpringDunmore 2nd Floor1,125 Sq Ft$2,090
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsStephens950 Sq Ft$1,820
Manor House ApartmentsFully Furnished One Bedroom Apartment926 Sq Ft$1,420
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-904 Sq Ft$1,400

Cheapest Available Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 19, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lancaster, PA is the 1BR/1BA Model starting from $1,295 at Lancaster Court Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. The second most affordable Lancaster 1 Bedroom is the The Dorchester Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,336 in the College Park neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lancaster is currently $1,713. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lancaster:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA$1,295
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester$1,336
Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom Private Entry$1,347
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,350
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-$1,400
Colebrook Apartments1 Bedroom$1,415

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Lancaster Overview

Lancaster is high on the list of unique cities in the US that you could call home. This Pennsylvania town is one of the oldest in the country that isn’t situated on the coast. If you choose one of the many Lancaster, PA apartments available here, you won’t run out of things to do.

Why live in Lancaster, PA?

If you end up choosing an apartment in Lancaster, PA, you’ll find your living location unique in so many ways. The Lancaster area is nationally known for its large population of old-order Amish. This has made the area the subject of many movies and books. Because of this unique culture, you’ll find homemade desserts, produce and other goods that you can’t find anywhere else in the country. You’ll also be within easy driving distance of the east coast if that interests you.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lancaster, PA

Ranked #36

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lancaster, PA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Lancaster Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Lancaster with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lancaster is at Lancaster Court Apartments listed at $1,295.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Lancaster Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lancaster is $1,713.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Lancaster Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lancaster is a 1,300 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at The Intel.

What is the average size for Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lancaster is currently 667 sq ft.

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