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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $900 | $1,400 |
Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $815 | $3,512 |
| Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $825 | $4,039 |
| Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $860 | $3,846 |
| Lancaster 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,179 | $1,175 | $1,220 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lancaster, VA is found at The James On Merrimac in the Stonegate neighborhood and is 940 square feet priced from $1,775. The Bend Arbordale in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 929 square feet and currently listed start at $1,729. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Lancaster:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James On Merrimac | The Bruton | 940 Sq Ft | $1,775 |
| The Bend Arbordale | Black Willow | 929 Sq Ft | $1,729 |
| Attain at Quarterpath | The Baroness | 924 Sq Ft | $1,842 |
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | 872 Sq Ft | $1,544 |
| The Pointe At New Town | Berkeley | 864 Sq Ft | $1,638 |
| Sterling Manor | Liberty | 859 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 850 Sq Ft | $1,405 |
| Abberly Crest Apartment Homes | Alloway | 826 Sq Ft | $2,029 |
| Montage at Marquis Hills | A2 | 814 Sq Ft | $2,243 |
| High Street View Luxury Apartments | Colony | 793 Sq Ft | $1,865 |
As of June 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Lancaster, VA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,012 at Burnt Ordinary in the Riverview Plantation neighborhood. The second most affordable Lancaster 1 Bedroom is the Harborfront Model at 2 Rivers Apartment Homes starting at $1,117 in the Camp Peary neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Lancaster is currently $1,762. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Lancaster:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt Ordinary | One Bedroom | $1,012 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Harborfront | $1,117 |
| Arbors at Towne Park | 1.1.1 TC | $1,160 |
| District at Williamsburg | Upgraded One Bedroom | $1,350 |
| Merrimac Crossing Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | $1,405 |
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 1BR 1BA (872sf) | $1,544 |
| Sterling Manor | Liberty | $1,575 |
| The James On Merrimac | The Henry | $1,595 |
| The Pointe At New Town | Berkeley | $1,638 |
| The Bend Arbordale | Black Willow | $1,729 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Lancaster is at Burnt Ordinary listed at $1,012.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Lancaster is $1,762.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Lancaster is a 940 square feet unit starting from $1,775 at The James On Merrimac.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Lancaster is currently 584 sq ft.
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