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Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $899 to $4,170 with an overall median price of $1,981. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mussertown at $899, Southside at $899, and Stevens 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
Mussertown$1,725$899162
Southside$1,725$899154
Stevens$1,725$899156
Quaker Hills$1,726$899146
Churchtowne$1,728$899161
Conestoga Heights$1,747$899147
Ross$1,750$99542
Cabbage Hill$1,825$899175
Prospect Heights$1,825$899154
Stadium District$1,825$899157

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments in the Conestoga Heights neighborhood priced from $1,066. Glenn Wyn (06gl) in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford at Sterling Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,066
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,215
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,308

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Williamson Square (06wi) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the Belair Model at Belair Townhomes starting at $1,990 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Outer Lancaster 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.
Williamson Square (06wi)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.04
Belair TownhomesBelair4BR,1.5BA$1.24
Fulton Market2B 1.5 B twnhse2BR,1.5BA$1.06
501 Pearl St, Unit 2501 Pearl St2BR,1BA$1.07
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Barrcrest Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.35
44 S Prince St, Unit 1R44 S Prince St3BR,1BA$1.39
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
46 S Prince St, Unit 446 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $4,170. There are also 55 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 $1,641.

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 $1,195 to $4,170, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,624.

Expert Rental Resources

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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