
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $875 (57 Rentals)


44 S Prince St, Unit 3

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46 S Prince St, Unit 2

624 E King St

525 East End Ave

422 W Orange St

544-546 W King St

332 W Lemon St, Unit Apt 1

446 N Duke St

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768 Marietta Ave, Unit 768B
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East Side Village

224 E King St

840 Columbia Ave

Towne House Apartments

40 W James St

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Factory Apartments

420 W King St

Wheatland Hills

45 S Lime St

432 W Lemon St
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Steeple View Lofts 55+

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25 S West End Ave, Unit 2

Creekside North Apartments

Roseville House

Grandview Apartments

Colebrook Apartments

Glenn Wyn (06gl)

Lancaster Court Apartments

Sweetbriar Apartments

Spring Manor
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Hardware Lofts, Lancaster, PA (#3356)

441 W Orange St

911 E King St

25 S Ann St

19 S Ann St

Wilshire Hills Apartments

Fremont Court

Residences at Stevens School

2481 Old Philadelphia Pike

641 S Queen St
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Glenn Wyn

422 W King St

344 N Mulberry St

Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments

Vinoy

The Village of Olde Hickory

11 E Walnut St

Walnut 38

Creekside South Apartments

Stadium Row Apartments
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Lancaster, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lancaster?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,541 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,802 | $875 | $3,249 |
| Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,125 | $3,720 |
| Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,421 | $1,350 | $4,703 |
| Lancaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,147 | $1,695 | $2,422 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lancaster?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lancaster is under $1,397.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?
The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is Factory Apartments which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $2,337.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lancaster?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Lancaster that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lancaster?
Cheap apartments in Lancaster have an average cost of $102 which is $2,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.