Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Side Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 320 S Ann St

$1,100 - $1,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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320 S Ann St

LancasterPA17602
property at 224 E King St

$1,025 - $1,129

1 Bedroom Rentals

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224 E King St

LancasterPA17602

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Fremont Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Court

825 Fremont StLancaster, PA 17603
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Garden Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Court Apartments

100 S Marshall StLancaster, PA 17602
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Glenn Wyn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Wyn

145-146 Maple LnLancaster, PA 17601
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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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Grandview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

876 Salisbury CtLancaster, PA 17601
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East Side, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at Factory Apartments priced from $1,250. Kensington Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,268. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,268
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
The Keppel BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,385
The Apartments at 101 North Queen1 bed 1 bath 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Chateau d'Eden in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Mayfair Manor starting at $1,567 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau d'Eden3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1.10
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.60
Greenfield EstatesWillow2BR,1BA$1.67
30 S Prince St, Unit #130 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.43
Grandview Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.78
40 S Prince St, Unit 140 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.22
44 S Prince St, Unit 344 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.07
The Keppel BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.65

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Side is at Factory Apartments listed at $1,250.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Side Apartment is $1,268 at Kensington Club.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Side is starting from $1,495 at Lancaster Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Greenfield Estates and starts from $2,180.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!