Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $1,200 (4 Rentals)

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$1,225

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603

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Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lancaster, PA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Lancaster apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at The Intel starting at $2,500 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
The Intel2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.84
Landis Place on King- 55+ CommunityLime2BR,2BA$2.53
Steeple View Lofts 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
The Apartments at 101 North Queen2 bed 1 Dual Access bath M Floor2BR,1.5BA$2.00
46 S Prince St, Unit 246 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.08
The Keppel BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.72
The AlistairOne Bedroom E1BR,1BA$2.71
22 S Duke St, Unit 2A Studio22 S Duke StStudio ,1BA$1.62
City View ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

Ranked #17

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Lancaster?

There are currently 75 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lancaster, PA with pricing that ranges from $995 to $4,703. There are also 4 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Lancaster ranging from $1,225 to $1,425.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Lancaster?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Lancaster ranges from $1,225 to $1,425 with an average monthly rent of $1,311.

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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