Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $800 (13 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Lancaster area of Lancaster.

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325 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602
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Cheapest Available Downtown Lancaster Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Lancaster area of Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at The Intel priced from $1,195. Kensington Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,238. Here are the most affordable Downtown Lancaster apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Intel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,238
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Steeple View Lofts 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,348
202 Queen1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom-6121BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Lancaster, PA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Lancaster area is the $1.11 price per square foot 20 S Duke St Model at 20 S Duke St, Unit Floor 2 in the in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Downtown Lancaster apartment is the The Barrington Model at Kensington Club starting at $1,829 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Lancaster apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
20 S Duke St, Unit Floor 220 S Duke St2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.35
Landis Place on King- 55+ CommunityCherry2BR,2BA$2.28
Steeple View Lofts 55+2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.26
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed /1Bath/Den-1BR,1BA$1.44
10 PrinceNew - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom -8151BR,1BA$2.04
The Intel1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
The Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill1I - 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
222 N Duke St, Unit #3222 N Duke St1BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Lancaster, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood in Lancaster, PA

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Lancaster Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Lancaster?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Lancaster is at The Intel listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lancaster Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Lancaster Apartment is $1,238 at Kensington Club.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Lancaster Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Lancaster is starting from $1,349 at Creekside North Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Lancaster Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Creekside North Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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