Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Fremont Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fremont Court

825 Fremont StLancaster, PA 17603
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Glenn Wyn
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Wyn

145-146 Maple LnLancaster, PA 17601
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Vinoy
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vinoy

325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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2609 Sutton Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

2609 Sutton Pl

2609 Sutton PlLancaster, PA 17601
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Eshelman Mill
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eshelman Mill

1600-1614 Eshelman Mill RdWillow Street, PA 17584
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Lancaster, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $875 to $4,041 with an overall median price of $1,932. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side at $875, Stevens at $875, and Conestoga Heights at $875. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side$1,747$875139
Stevens$1,747$875144
Conestoga Heights$1,844$875157
Mussertown$1,920$875155
Southside$1,920$875162
Cabbage Hill$1,935$875168
Churchtowne$1,935$875155
Musser Park$1,935$875152
Outer Lancaster$1,935$875212
Prospect Heights$1,935$875167

Cheapest Available Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lancaster, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterford at Sterling Place in the Conestoga Heights neighborhood priced from $1,066. The Intel in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lancaster apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterford at Sterling PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,066
The Intel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Glenn Wyn (06gl)1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,215
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,254
Colebrook ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$1,260
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Buchanan Court ApartmentsWheatland2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster area is the $1.21 price per square foot The Kensington Model at Kensington Club in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,240. The second greatest value Lancaster apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Wheatland Arms (06wh) starting at $1,950 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge 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.
Kensington ClubThe Kensington3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Wheatland Arms (06wh)3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.19
Williamson Square (06wi)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.19
Fulton Market LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Sutherland Village2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Chateau d'Eden2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.29
The Courts at Lime SpringBrighton Interior 1st2BR,1.5BA$1.62
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.44
Barrcrest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.57

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Lancaster Overview

Lancaster is high on the list of unique cities in the US that you could call home. This Pennsylvania town is one of the oldest in the country that isn’t situated on the coast. If you choose one of the many Lancaster, PA apartments available here, you won’t run out of things to do.

Why live in Lancaster, PA?

If you end up choosing an apartment in Lancaster, PA, you’ll find your living location unique in so many ways. The Lancaster area is nationally known for its large population of old-order Amish. This has made the area the subject of many movies and books. Because of this unique culture, you’ll find homemade desserts, produce and other goods that you can’t find anywhere else in the country. You’ll also be within easy driving distance of the east coast if that interests you.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lancaster, PA

Ranked #65

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Lancaster, PA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lancaster Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lancaster is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lancaster?

The cheapest apartment in Lancaster is Waterford at Sterling Place which is listed at $1,066, while the average apartment in Lancaster costs $1,932.

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 84 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 $601 which is $1,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lancaster.

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