Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA (87 Rentals)

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137 E Lemon St, Unit #1
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

137 E Lemon St, Unit #1

137 E Lemon StLancaster, PA 17602
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property at 41 S Water St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603
property at 218 W King St
$1,140
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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218 W King St

LancasterPA17603
property at 121 E Chestnut St
$1,450
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
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121 E Chestnut St

LancasterPA17602

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property at 1 Hoffman Ter
$1,495
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1 Hoffman Ter

LancasterPA17603
property at 11 E Walnut St
$1,250 - $1,450
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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11 E Walnut St

LancasterPA17602

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property at 136 E Lemon St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
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136 E Lemon St

LancasterPA17602
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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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12 W Orange St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 W Orange St

12 W Orange StLancaster, PA 17603
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112 N Prince St
Studio Apartments

112 N Prince St

112 N Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
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126 N Prince St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

126 N Prince St

126 N Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
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209 W King St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

209 W King St

209 W King StLancaster, PA 17603
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221 W King St
1 Bedroom Apartments

221 W King St

221 W King StLancaster, PA 17603
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Mosaic
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic

19 W Vine StLancaster, PA 17603
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233 W Chestnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

233 W Chestnut St

233 W Chestnut StLancaster, PA 17603

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128 N Mulberry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

128 N Mulberry St

128 N Mulberry StLancaster, PA 17603
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255 N Queen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

255 N Queen St

255 N Queen StLancaster, PA 17603
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26 E Vine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 E Vine St

26 E Vine StLancaster, PA 17602
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112 S Prince St
1 Bedroom Apartments

112 S Prince St

112 S Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
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225 N Duke St
Studio Apartments

225 N Duke St

225 N Duke StLancaster, PA 17602
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34 N Lime St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34 N Lime St

34 N Lime StLancaster, PA 17602
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44 N Lime St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 N Lime St

44 N Lime StLancaster, PA 17602
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124 S Prince St
Studio Apartments

124 S Prince St

124 S Prince StLancaster, PA 17603

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

Ranked #17

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lancaster

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Lancaster area of Lancaster, PA?

As of today, September 20, 2026, there are currently 87 available Downtown Lancaster apartments priced from $950 to $4,243, with an average monthly rent of $2,096.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Lancaster?

There are currently 24 Studio Apartments in Downtown Lancaster with rent ranges from $1,025 to $1,799 with an average price of $1,398.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Lancaster Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Lancaster ranges from $950 to $2,264 with an average monthly rent of $1,780.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lancaster cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Lancaster range from $1,300 to $3,643. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,676.

How expensive are Downtown Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 6 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Lancaster on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $4,243 - averaging $2,539 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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