Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $700 (34 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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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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Mayfair Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfair Manor

845 Pleasure RdLancaster, PA 17601
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Grandview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Apartments

876 Salisbury CtLancaster, PA 17601
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West End, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments priced from $1,066. The Intel has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford at Sterling Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,066
The Intel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
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$1,281

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, PA

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Williamson Square (06wi) in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,035. The second greatest value West End apartment is the The Winchester Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,612 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Williamson Square (06wi)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.16
Kensington ClubThe Winchester2BR,2BA$1.19
501 Pearl St, Unit 2501 Pearl St2BR,1BA$1.07
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
The Villages of Lancaster GreenThe Wheatland2BR,2BA$1.45
716 E King St, Unit 716 East King st716 E King St1BR,1BA$1.30
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.44
44 S Prince St, Unit 344 S Prince St1BR,1BA$1.09

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Lancaster, PA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Lancaster, PA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Lancaster, PA

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $1,281.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Waterford at Sterling Place Apartments which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in West End costs $1,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 8 regular apartments in West End 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 West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $909 which is $881 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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