Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, CA from $1,500 (9 Rentals)

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West Lancaster, Lancaster, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Lancaster area of Lancaster, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Premier of West Lancaster priced from $1,500. Sunset Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,515. Here are the most affordable West Lancaster apartments for rent in Lancaster, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier of West Lancaster1x1_6001BR,1BA$1,500
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath - Affordable Housing Pr...1BR,1BA$1,515
Racquet Club Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH 752 sq. ft1BR,1BA$1,764

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Lancaster, CA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Lancaster area is the $2.56 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Baths Model at Desert Meadows Apartments and Townhomes in the in the The Palms at Anaverde neighborhood starting from $2,655. The second greatest value West Lancaster apartment is the 3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Woodlands West Townhomes starting at $2,300 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the The Palms at Anaverde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Desert Meadows Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom, Two Baths2BR,2BA$2.56
Woodlands West Townhomes3 Bed / 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.25
Vello ValleyVilla F2BR,2BA$2.47
West Oaks Apartment Homes2 Bedrooms 1 bath Renovated2BR,1BA$2.61
Racquet Club Apartments1 BEDROOM 1 BATH 752 sq. ft1BR,1BA$2.35
Sunset RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.21
Premier of West Lancaster1x1_6001BR,1BA$2.50
Vello CrossingsVilla 11BR,1BA$4.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Lancaster. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Lancaster Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in West Lancaster is Premier of West Lancaster which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in West Lancaster costs $3,391.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 5 regular apartments in West 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 West Lancaster?

Cheap apartments in West Lancaster have an average cost of $491 which is $2,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Lancaster.

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