Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $600 (72 Rentals)

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221 E Mifflin St, Unit 101
$1,025
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 3

221 E Mifflin St, Unit 101

221 E Mifflin StLancaster, PA 17602
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10 Prince
$1,069 - $2,529
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$989 - $2,449
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10 Prince

10 S Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
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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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513 1/2 W James St, Unit 1
$1,300
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513 1/2 W James St, Unit 1

513 1/2 W James StLancaster, 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: 03/15/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $850 to $4,703 with an overall median price of $2,412. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ross at $1,200, Prospect Heights at $850, and Cabbage Hill at $850. 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$1,975$1,20024
Prospect Heights$2,158$850168
Cabbage Hill$2,237$850206
Chestnut Hill Lancaster$2,245$850203
College Park$2,245$850194
Conestoga Heights$2,245$850168
East Side$2,245$850191
Mussertown$2,245$850197
Stevens$2,245$850192
Churchtowne$2,264$850197

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at East Side Village in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,125. The Intel in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Side Village1B 1B Apt1BR,1BA$1,125
The IntelStudioStudio,1BA$1,215
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,265
Wheatland HillsOne Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1,275
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.09 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Wheatland Arms (06wh) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 116 S Prince St Model at 116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2 starting at $1,775 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge 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.
Wheatland Arms (06wh)3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.09
116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2116 S Prince St4BR,1BA$1.18
Fulton Market2B 1.5 B twnhse2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Williamson Square (06wi)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.36
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.40
Park City ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.46
Hawthorne GardensPeyton2BR,2BA$1.43
30 S Prince St, Unit #130 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.33
40 S Prince St, Unit 140 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.22
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 $1,215.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $1,125 at East Side Village.

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 Bentley Ridge and starts from $1,790.

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