Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $800 (17 Rentals)

815 N Shippen St

416-418 Manor St

Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments
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East Side Village

1711 Lincoln Hwy
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224 E King St

221 E Mifflin St, Unit 207

825 Columbia Ave

Towne House 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 | $1,443 | $899 | $2,229 |
Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $800 | $3,075 |
Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,125 | $4,030 |
Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,195 | $4,170 |
Lancaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,154 | $1,624 | $3,794 |
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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
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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 $1,348.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?
The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $1,860.
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 92 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 $930 which is $930 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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