Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lancaster Neighborhood of Waldorf, MD from $1,200 (25 Rentals)

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Wakefield Terrace
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$1,795 - $3,232
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$1,795 - $3,232
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Wakefield Terrace

2001 Amber Leaf PlWaldorf, MD 20602
Family Friendly
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  • Low Income
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10962 Stella Ct
$2,150
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10962 Stella Ct

10962 Stella CtWaldorf, MD 20603
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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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$2,195

3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

4232 Drake Ct

WaldorfMD20603

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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. Brookmont Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,592. Here are the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent in Washington, MD:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Smallwood GardensB12BR,1BA$1,529
Brookmont ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,592
Victoria Park Jaycees Senior ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,610
PalmerOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,662
Fox Chase ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,664

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, MD

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.66 price per square foot Osprey Model at Sunstone Grove in the in the Saint Charles Town Center neighborhood starting from $3,310. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the TOWNHOME Model at Collection at Scotland Heights starting at $2,975 with a $1.59 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$1.66
Collection at Scotland HeightsTOWNHOME3BR,2.5BA$1.59
BrookestoneAmara3BR,2.5BA$2.01
Spark WaldorfCultivate3BR,2BA$1.98
Smallwood GardensC13BR,1BA$1.79
Coachman's Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.83
Adams Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.05
New Forest ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.87
Hunter's Run ApartmentsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Village Lake ApartmentsThe Teal1BR,1BA$2.03

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Brookmont Apartments which is listed at $1,592, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $2,096.

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 6 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 $193 which is $1,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.

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