Cheap Homes for Rent in East Side Neighborhood of Lancaster, PA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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East Side, Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Side area of Lancaster, PA is a Studio unit found at The Intel priced from $1,195. Factory Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable East Side apartments for rent in Lancaster, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Intel0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,195
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Kensington ClubThe Dorchester1BR,1BA$1,276
Greenfield EstatesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,330
Steeple View Lofts 55+1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Side area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Chateau d'Eden in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $2,545. The second greatest value East Side apartment is the The Kensington Model at Kensington Club starting at $2,242 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Hawthorne Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau d'Eden3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Kensington ClubThe Kensington3BR,2.5BA$1.21
20 S Duke St, Unit Floor 220 S Duke St2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.43
Cedar Acres1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.34
716 E King St, Unit 716 East King st716 E King St1BR,1BA$1.30
324 S West End Ave, Unit First Floor324 S West End Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
241A N Queen St1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Factory ApartmentsOne Bedroom Bi Level1BR,1BA$1.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in East Side?

There are currently 236 Apartments for Rent in East Side, PA with pricing that ranges from $845 to $3,749. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Side ranging from $210 to $2,650.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Side ranges from $210 to $2,650 with an average monthly rent of $1,637.

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