Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, TX from $500 (71 Rentals)

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Villas of Lancaster
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas of Lancaster

2531 W Pleasant Run RdLancaster, TX 75146
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Meadows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Meadows

1500 N Bluegrove RdLancaster, TX 75134

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Bel Air Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Air Place

1508 Dewberry BlvdLancaster, TX 75134
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3130 Parkerville Rd

LancasterTX75146

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Emerson at Red Oak
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$1,525 - $3,465
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Emerson at Red Oak

351 Hickory Creek DrRed Oak, TX 75154
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Magnolia Trace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Trace

2111 Crouch RdDallas, TX 75241
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Wilmer Country Isle
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilmer Country Isle

301 1st StWilmer, TX 75172
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The 510 Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The 510 Apartments

510 E Belt Line RdDesoto, TX 75115
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Paloma
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paloma

330 E Camp Wisdom RdDallas, TX 75241

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The Crossing
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Crossing

101 W Pleasant Run RdWilmer, TX 75172
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Wheatland Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wheatland Gardens

911 W Wheatland RdDallas, TX 75232
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Windsong Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windsong Place

1110 E Wintergreen RdDesoto, TX 75115
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Cedar Green Living Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Green Living Center

1020 Pecan Crossing DrDesoto, TX 75115
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Waverly Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Apartments

1025 W Wheatland RdDallas, TX 75232
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La Hacienda
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Hacienda

7938 Leigh Ann DrDallas, TX 75232
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Wooded Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wooded Creek

825 E Pleasant Run RdDesoto, TX 75115
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La Finca Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Finca Apartments

8404-8502 Willoughby BlvdDallas, TX 75232
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Lancaster, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Magnolia Trace in the Highland Hills neighborhood priced from $596. Windsong Place in the Meadowview neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Magnolia TraceA11BR,1BA$596
Windsong PlaceA1-50%1BR,1BA$900
Eagle Creek Landing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$949
Waverly Apartments1st Mo. Rent FREE Move in Special! (OAC)1BR,1BA$950
Rolling Hills PlaceAvalon1BR,1BA$1,025
Vista Park Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,039
Casa Hills at Wolf Creek1/11BR,1BA$1,049
EMLI at Liberty Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,077
Wooded CreekA11BR,1BA$1,115
The Park at Wintergreen ApartmentsThe Carousel1BR,1BA$1,141

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, TX

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.28 price per square foot C2 Model at Ridge At Lancaster in the in the Highland Hills neighborhood starting from $1,793. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the C1 Model at EMLI at Liberty Crossing Apartments starting at $1,794 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Outer Mesquite 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.
Ridge At LancasterC23BR,2BA$1.28
EMLI at Liberty Crossing ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.47
Vista Park Apartments3 Bedrooms 2 Baths3BR,2BA$1.28
Highland HillsTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.08
Beckley TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.41
Creekwood PlaceTwo Bed Two Bath 1054 Sqft2BR,2BA$1.23
Magnolia TraceB22BR,2BA$1.31
Waverly Apartments1st Mo. Rent FREE Move in Special! (OAC)1BR,1BA$1.27
Rolling Hills PlaceAvalon1BR,1BA$1.46
Windsong PlaceA1-80%1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lancaster Apartment is $596 at Magnolia Trace.

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 $1,039 at Vista Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Hills and starts from $1,366.

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