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Pineview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

12151 Ell LnWaldorf, MD 20602
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JSB Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

JSB Apartments

2165-2169 Crain HwyWaldorf, MD 20601

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Spark Waldorf
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spark Waldorf

3001 Hollins LnWaldorf, MD 20601
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Brookestone
3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookestone

12111 Fielding PlWaldorf, MD 20601
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Lancaster, Waldorf, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lancaster area of Washington, MD is a 2 Beds unit found at Smallwood Gardens priced from $1,529. Fox Chase Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,555. Here are the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,555
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Osprey1BR,1BA$1,559
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Spark WaldorfBrighten2BR,1BA$1,729
Sheffield Greens ApartmentsThe Avenel1BR,1BA$1,789
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,804
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,821
The Links at GleneaglesThe Barron1BR,1BA$1,825
Canopy on WesternLinden1BR,1BA$1,849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, MD

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.74 price per square foot Osprey Model at Sunstone Grove in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $3,460. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights starting at $2,995 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Saint Charles Town Center 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.
Sunstone GroveOsprey3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.60
BrookestoneAmara3BR,2.5BA$1.86
Spark WaldorfCultivate3BR,2BA$2.01
Smallwood GardensC13BR,1BA$1.79
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.99
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.80
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.93
Brookmont ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Osprey1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is Fox Chase Apartments which is listed at $1,555, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $2,912.

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 10 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 $312 which is $2,600 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.

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