Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $600 (81 Rentals)

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254 E Ross St, Unit 2
$1,200
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

254 E Ross St, Unit 2

254 E Ross StLancaster, PA 17602
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$1,245

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 15

41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603
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Factory Apartments
$1,250 - $1,450
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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522 E Chestnut St, Unit B
$1,350
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$1,350

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 6

522 E Chestnut St, Unit B

522 E Chestnut StLancaster, PA 17602
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768 Marietta Ave, Unit 768A
$1,400
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768 Marietta Ave, Unit 768A

768 Marietta AveLancaster, PA 17603
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Fremont Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Court

825 Fremont StLancaster, PA 17603

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $925 to $4,703 with an overall median price of $2,285. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ross at $1,100, Prospect Heights at $925, and West End at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ross$1,725$1,10015
Prospect Heights$2,067$925219
West End$2,096$925236
College Park$2,135$925239
Conestoga Heights$2,135$925209
Cabbage Hill$2,147$925248
East Side$2,150$925233
Stevens$2,150$925232
Mussertown$2,175$925236
Chestnut Hill Lancaster$2,187$925247

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at Factory Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,250. The Intel in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The IntelStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Buchanan1BR,1BA$1,336
City View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,347
Creekside North Apartments1 Bedroom CS1BR,1BA$1,350
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,350
Colebrook Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,380
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.18 price per square foot 116 S Prince St Model at 116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2 in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woods Edge-08WO starting at $2,075 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2116 S Prince St4BR,1BA$1.18
Woods Edge-08WO3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Kensington ClubThe Bradford3BR,2BA$1.28
Belair TownhomesPiedmont3BR,1.5BA$1.57
Fulton Market2B 1.5 B twnhse2BR,1.5BA$1.17
Sutherland Village2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
768 Marietta Ave, Unit 768A768 Marietta Ave2BR,1BA$1.17
Hawthorne GardensPeyton2BR,2BA$1.55
46 S Prince St, Unit 246 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.08
Creekside North Apartments2 Bedroom JR1BR,1BA$1.54

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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.

Lancaster, PA
Population: 59,420

Ranked #640

in US Census Population by City

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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 Factory Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $1,275 at Factory Apartments.

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 $1,450 at Creekside North Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manor House Apartments and starts from $2,051.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.