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


136 E Walnut St

240 W King St

Kensington Club
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Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Lancaster?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Lancaster Studio Apartments | $1,376 | $845 | $1,802 |
Downtown Lancaster 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $999 | $2,805 |
Downtown Lancaster 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,180 | $3,100 |
Downtown Lancaster 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,583 | $1,600 | $3,945 |
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There are currently 13 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Lancaster Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Intel | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
Kensington Club | The Dorchester | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Steeple View Lofts 55+ | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
202 Queen | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom-612 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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20 S Duke St, Unit Floor 2 | 20 S Duke St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
Kensington Club | The Barrington | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Landis Place on King- 55+ Community | Cherry | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
Steeple View Lofts 55+ | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor | 40 S Prince St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Creekside North Apartments | 1 Bed /1Bath/Den- | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
10 Prince | New - 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom -815 | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
The Intel | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
The Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill | 1I - 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
222 N Duke St, Unit #3 | 222 N Duke St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Lancaster, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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