Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Towne House Apartments priced from $1,250. Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$1,250
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,279
Steeple View Lofts 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,348
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsPennStudio,1BA$1,385

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $0.96 price per square foot 4 BR Farmhouse Model at Cedar Acres in the in the Conestoga Heights neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the The Barrington Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,925 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge 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.
Cedar Acres4 BR Farmhouse4BR,2.5BA$0.96
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.43
501 Pearl St, Unit 2501 Pearl St2BR,1BA$1.07
Chateau d'Eden2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
44 S Prince St, Unit 1R44 S Prince St3BR,1BA$1.39
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.53
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
34 E Ross St, Unit 234 E Ross St2BR,1BA$1.47
241A N Queen St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA with pricing that ranges from $845 to $3,850. There are also 68 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $975 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $975 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,575.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Side range from $1,295 to $3,370, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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