Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $600 (93 Rentals)

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$260 - $2,245

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231 N Shippen St

LancasterPA17602

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723 N Lime St, Unit #1
$1,195
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$1,195
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 2

723 N Lime St, Unit #1

723 N Lime StLancaster, PA 17602
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property at 41 S Water St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

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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$1,250 - $1,450
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Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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118 W Chestnut St
$1,375 - $1,575
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$1,375 - $1,575
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118 W Chestnut St

118 W Chestnut StLancaster, PA 17603
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217 W Lemon St, Unit 1
$1,475
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$1,475
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217 W Lemon St, Unit 1

217 W Lemon StLancaster, PA 17603
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $260 to $4,243 with an overall median price of $2,289. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ross at $945, East Side at $260, and College Park at $260. 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$1,850$94512
East Side$2,135$260195
College Park$2,167$260198
Prospect Heights$2,180$260179
Cabbage Hill$2,190$260204
West End$2,190$260197
Conestoga Heights$2,200$260176
Stevens$2,200$260194
Chestnut Hill Lancaster$2,250$260203
Mussertown$2,250$260197

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Lancaster Green in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,237. 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 Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$1,237
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Cherryhill Villas1 Bedroom Cottage1BR,1BA$1,279
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,350
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,390
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Creekside North Apartments2 Bedroom JR1BR,1BA$1,395
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,413
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.40 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Woods Edge-08WO in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $2,075. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the The Winchester Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,852 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
Woods Edge-08WO3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$1.40
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.37
Sutherland Village2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Chateau d'Eden2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Rosewood Terrace2BR/2BA 1st floor end unit apartment2BR,2BA$1.60
81 S Pearl St, Unit #281 S Pearl St3BR,1BA$1.50
Colebrook Apartments2 Bedroom Large2BR,1BA$1.64
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.56
Creekside North Apartments2 Bedroom JR1BR,1BA$1.54
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Hamilton1BR,1BA$1.62

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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 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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is The Villages of Lancaster Green which is listed at $1,237, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $2,289.

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 $2,187 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.

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