Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $600 (79 Rentals)

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$995 - $1,050

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10 Prince
$1,082 - $2,592
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10 Prince

10 S Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
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$1,250 - $1,450
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Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $950 to $4,703 with an overall median price of $2,375. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ross at $1,095, Cabbage Hill at $950, and College Park at $950. 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$2,045$1,09525
Cabbage Hill$2,245$950182
College Park$2,245$950167
Conestoga Heights$2,245$950138
East Side$2,245$950165
Mussertown$2,245$950169
Prospect Heights$2,245$950143
Quaker Hills$2,245$950141
Stevens$2,245$950165
West End$2,245$950167

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at The Intel in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,195. Factory Apartments 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
The IntelStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,305
Creekside North Apartments1 Bedroom CS1BR,1BA$1,350
Grandview Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Spring Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of April 30, 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 Piedmont Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $2,064 with a $1.47 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
Belair TownhomesPiedmont3BR,1.5BA$1.47
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.40
218 E Orange St, Unit Apt. 2218 E Orange St2BR,1BA$1.35
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Sutherland Village2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.38
562 W Orange St, Unit 1562 W Orange St2BR,1BA$1.50
Hawthorne GardensPeyton2BR,2BA$1.43
46 S Prince St, Unit 246 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.08
44 S Prince St, Unit 344 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.12

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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

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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 The Intel listed at $1,195.

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 $1,399 at Hawthorne Gardens.

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.

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