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Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 09/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $899 to $4,700 with an overall median price of $1,996. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ross at $1,125, Mussertown at $899, and Conestoga Heights at $899. 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$1,775$1,12523
Mussertown$1,800$899107
Conestoga Heights$1,863$89996
Stevens$1,863$899105
Churchtowne$1,938$899107
Musser Park$1,938$899104
Southside$1,938$899101
Cabbage Hill$1,950$899115
Chestnut Hill Lancaster$1,950$899112
College Park$1,950$899111

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments in the Conestoga Heights neighborhood priced from $1,273. Lancaster Court Apartments in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford at Sterling Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,273
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Wyncote Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,305
Millers Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,314
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,318

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of September 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $0.86 price per square foot No Availability - 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Renovated Model at Pennwick Townhomes in the in the Outer Lancaster neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the The Winchester Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,646 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the College Park 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.
Pennwick TownhomesNo Availability - 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.86
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.22
30 S Prince St, Unit #130 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.43
Wyncote Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
Waterford at Sterling Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.37
137 E Lemon St, Unit #1137 E Lemon St2BR,1BA$1.44
40 S Prince St, Unit 140 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.22
46 S Prince St, Unit 446 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.06
Millers Crossing1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
44 S Prince St, Unit 344 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lancaster, PA

Ranked #36

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 312 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,700. There are also 70 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $220 to $3,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lancaster ranges from $220 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,576.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lancaster?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lancaster range from $1,475 to $4,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,837 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,990.

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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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