
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $800 (60 Rentals)
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46 S Prince St, Unit 2

142 S Prince St

525 East End Ave

422 W Orange St

544-546 W King St

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768 Marietta Ave

450 N Queen St

443 W Chestnut St

710 Columbia Ave
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East Side Village

126 Roselawn Ave

11 N Ann St

420 W King St

40 W James St

840 Columbia Ave

Towne House Apartments

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254 E Ross St, Unit 2

41 S Water St, Unit #2

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Factory Apartments
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425 N Prince St, Unit 006

45 S Lime St

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420 N Duke St, Unit 420 N Duke St

534 N Plum St, Unit 5

432 W Lemon St

Steeple View Lofts 55+

Buchanan Court

328 W King St

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25 S West End Ave, Unit 2

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522 E Chestnut St, Unit B
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Kensington Club

Lancaster Court Apartments

Gallery 118

Grandview Apartments

Hardware Lofts, Lancaster, PA (#3356)

25 S Ann St

441 W Orange St

911 E King St

19 S Ann St

618 E King St
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Fremont Court

Residences at Stevens School

Garden Court Apartments

134 College Ave

641 S Queen St

422 W King St

Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments

10 Prince

Vinoy

422 Hillside Ave
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Southside, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,456 | $995 | $1,875 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $995 | $3,249 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $1,300 | $3,720 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,350 | $4,703 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $1,695 | $1,775 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA.
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at Factory Apartments priced from $1,250. The Villages of Lancaster Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,330. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Villages of Lancaster Green | The Buchanan | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| City View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,347 |
| Lancaster Court Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Towne House Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A/M | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Rembrandt Model at Kensington Club in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 116 S Prince St Model at 116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2 starting at $1,775 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Club | The Rembrandt | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| 116 S Prince St, Unit 116-2 | 116 S Prince St | 4BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Fulton Market | 2B 1.5 B twnhse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| 135 E Ross St, Unit 2 | 135 E Ross St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Hawthorne Gardens | Peyton | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 46 S Prince St, Unit unit 2 | 46 S Prince St | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 44 S Prince St, Unit 3 | 44 S Prince St | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Towne House Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A/M | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Grandview Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| 768 Marietta Ave | 768 Marietta Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,275 at Factory Apartments.
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 $1,525 at Hawthorne Gardens.
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 $2,051.
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