Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Outer Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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Fremont Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Court

825 Fremont StLancaster, PA 17603

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Glenn Wyn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Wyn

145-146 Maple LnLancaster, PA 17601
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Countryside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Countryside Apartments

2165 Old Philadelphia PikeLancaster, PA 17602
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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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2609 Sutton Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2609 Sutton Pl

2609 Sutton PlLancaster, PA 17601

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Millersville Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Millersville Manor

25 Lee AveMillersville, PA 17551
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Outer Lancaster, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Outer Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Outer Lancaster area of Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments priced from $1,066. Glenn Wyn (06gl) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,215. Here are the most affordable Outer Lancaster apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

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
Towne House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E1BR,1BA$1,250
Park City ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,267
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,279
Steeple View Lofts 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Lancaster, PA

As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Lancaster 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 Outer Lancaster apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Williamson Square (06wi) starting at $2,035 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar Acres4 BR Farmhouse4BR,2.5BA$0.96
Williamson Square (06wi)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.16
Woods Edge- 05W02 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.43
501 Pearl St, Unit 2501 Pearl St2BR,1BA$1.07
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
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
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Outer Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Lancaster, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Outer Lancaster, Lancaster, and the greater Lancaster area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Outer Lancaster Neighborhood in Lancaster, PA

Walk Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Outer Lancaster Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Outer Lancaster?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Outer Lancaster is under $1,348.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Outer Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in Outer Lancaster is Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Outer Lancaster costs $1,988.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Outer Lancaster?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Outer Lancaster that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Outer Lancaster?

Cheap apartments in Outer Lancaster have an average cost of $461 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Outer Lancaster.

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