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Lancaster, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lancaster?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,392 | $955 | $2,013 |
Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $1,120 | $2,610 |
Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,763 | $1,168 | $3,124 |
Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,349 | $3,340 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, SC
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, SC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Shelly Woods | $1,349 | $1,168 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, SC is a 2 Beds unit found at Sycamore Run in the Shelly Woods neighborhood priced from $1,168. Exchange at Rock Hill in the Heathwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,240. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sycamore Run | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1,168 |
Exchange at Rock Hill | 1S Allocated | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
Cowan Farms | The Clifton | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, SC and Nearby
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.55 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Gold Model at Elements at Rock Hill in the in the Stonewood neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the B-1 Model at The Court at Redstone starting at $1,874 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the South Charlotte neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Elements at Rock Hill | 3 Bedroom Gold | 3BR,2BA | $1.55 |
The Court at Redstone | B-1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Galleria Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | The Wylie Townhouse EIK | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
East Gate Villas | 2BR 1.5BA Garden | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
Riverstone Apartments | B1 2 BED 2 BATH PATIO | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
The Alexander Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Sycamore Run | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Gable Oaks Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
Waxhaw Mills Apartments | A1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Cushendall Commons | The Glens | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLancaster, SC
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Lancaster, SC
Walk Score®
23 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Lancaster, SC Area Reviews
Patty • 4+ years in Lancaster
April 10, 2025Lots of old boarded up homes and buildings. No Jobs or plants. Not enough apartments that seniors can afford. Lots of pot holes on our roads that our grandchildren have to drive on to school........ so bad and outrageous taxes. Why we have to pay for School Tax and don't have children in school?
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lancaster?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lancaster is under $1,324.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?
The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is Exchange at Rock Hill which is listed at $1,240, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $1,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 2 regular apartments in 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 Lancaster?
Cheap apartments in Lancaster have an average cost of $1,258 which is $91 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.
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