Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, SC from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Lancaster, SC Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, SC

Pricing Updated: 06/12/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Shelly Woods$1,500$1,5001

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Patriots Crossing in the Clairemont neighborhood priced from $993. Gable Oaks Apartment Homes in the Clairemont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,290. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Patriots CrossingA11BR,1BA$993
Gable Oaks Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,290
Waterford TerraceElliot1BR,1BA$1,295
Country Club Apartments2x1.5 Standard-Call For Availability2BR,1BA$1,300
Waxhaw Mills ApartmentsA1 Mill on Price - One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,312

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, SC

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3x2 Townhome Model at Wildwood Springs in the in the Stonewood neighborhood starting from $1,573. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the B1 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Riverwalk Apartments starting at $1,579 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Clairemont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wildwood Springs3x2 Townhome3BR,2BA$1.20
Riverwalk ApartmentsB1 2 Bedrooms - 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Elements at Rock Hill2 Bedroom Silver2BR,2BA$1.29
Gateway at Rock HillFlorence2BR,2BA$1.36
East Gate Villas2BR 1.5BA Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.24
Galleria Pointe Apartments and TownhomesThe Cherry Garden2BR,2BA$1.44
Cushendall Commons2 BR / 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.38
The Alexander Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.43
2017 Garland Trail Ln, Unit 20192017 Garland Trail Ln3BR,1BA$1.45
Patriots CrossingA11BR,1BA$1.32

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Lancaster, SC

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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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Patty • 4+ years in Lancaster

April 10, 2025

Lots 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lancaster?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lancaster is at The Caroline listed at $1,449.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $993 at Patriots Crossing.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lancaster is starting from $1,290 at Gable Oaks Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverstone Apartments and starts from $1,458.

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