Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $800 (63 Rentals)

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343 College Ave, Unit 1
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050
Total Monthly Price$1,050
Studio Apartment Available Oct 1

343 College Ave, Unit 1

343 College AveLancaster, PA 17603
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property at 218 W King St
$1,140
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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218 W King St

LancasterPA17603
property at 538 W Vine St
$1,160 - $1,265
2 Bedroom Rentals
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538 W Vine St

LancasterPA17603

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property at 41 S Water St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200
Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603
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Factory Apartments
$1,250 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,250 - $1,450
Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $1,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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137 E Lemon St, Unit #1
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

137 E Lemon St, Unit #1

137 E Lemon StLancaster, PA 17602
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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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10 Prince
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Prince

10 S Prince StLancaster, PA 17603
property at 136 E Lemon St
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195
Total Monthly Price$1,195
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136 E Lemon St

LancasterPA17602
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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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Southside, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villages of Lancaster Green priced from $1,215. Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Buchanan1BR,1BA$1,215
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
430-432 E. Orange Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,325
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
Fulton Market2B 1.5 B twnhse2BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.05 price per square foot 447 W Orange St Model at 447 W Orange St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 712 North Plum Street Model at 712 North Plum Street, Unit #2 starting at $1,550 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the College Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
447 W Orange St, Unit 2nd floor447 W Orange St2BR,1BA$1.05
712 North Plum Street, Unit #2712 North Plum Street2BR,1BA$1.11
Fulton Market2B 1.5 B twnhse2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Kensington ClubThe Richmond2BR,2BA$1.36
Hawthorne GardensAlivia2BR,2BA$1.52
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.55
44 S Prince St, Unit 144 S Prince St3BR,1BA$1.46
137 E Lemon St, Unit #1137 E Lemon St2BR,1BA$1.50
10 Coral St, Unit Studio 210 Coral StStudio ,1BA$0.94
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $1,215 at The Villages of Lancaster Green.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $1,325 at Buchanan Court.

What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Manor House Apartments and starts from $2,081.

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