Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $800 (54 Rentals)

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property at 231 N Shippen St

$260 - $2,245

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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231 N Shippen St

LancasterPA17602

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723 N Lime St, Unit #1
$1,195
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$1,195
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Studio Apartment Available Aug 2

723 N Lime St, Unit #1

723 N Lime StLancaster, PA 17602
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Factory Apartments
$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450
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$1,250 - $1,450
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Factory Apartments

616 S West End AveLancaster, PA 17603
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property at 41 S Water St

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

41 S Water St, Unit #2

41 S Water St
LancasterPA17603
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118 W Chestnut St
$1,375 - $1,575
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$1,375 - $1,575
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$1,375 - $1,575
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

118 W Chestnut St

118 W Chestnut StLancaster, PA 17603
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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

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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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property at 11 E Walnut St

$1,295 - $1,500

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11 E Walnut St

LancasterPA17602
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Walnut 38
1 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut 38

38 E Walnut StLancaster, 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 Studio unit found at Factory Apartments priced from $1,250. Buchanan Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1,350
Towne House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A/M1BR,1BA$1,395
Lancaster Court Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,425
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Rockford2BR,2BA$1,466

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, PA

As of July 23, 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 The Winchester Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,856 with a $1.37 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
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.37
81 S Pearl St, Unit #281 S Pearl St3BR,1BA$1.50
Lancaster Lofts ApartmentsArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.56
46 S Prince St, Unit unit 246 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.11
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Rockford2BR,2BA$1.60
Towne House Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath A/M1BR,1BA$1.66
Buchanan Court2B 1B Apt2BR,1BA$1.79
Ambassador ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.01
Factory ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.92

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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 $1,350 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 Kensington Club and starts from $1,737.

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