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Lancaster, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lancaster, PA

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Lancaster, PA area range in price from $845 to $4,063 with an overall median price of $2,013. The three Lancaster neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stevens at $845, East Side at $845, and Outer Lancaster at $845. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lancaster Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stevens$1,790$845123
East Side$1,795$845122
Outer Lancaster$1,920$845175
Conestoga Heights$2,004$845138
Mussertown$2,004$845135
Cabbage Hill$2,035$845147
Chestnut Hill Lancaster$2,035$845136
Churchtowne$2,035$845134
College Park$2,035$845131
Hawthorne Ridge$2,035$845122

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
Creekside North Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at Woods Edge- 05W0 starting at $1,705 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Columbia Washington Boro 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.
Chateau d'Eden3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.00
Woods Edge- 05W02 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
20 S Duke St, Unit Floor 220 S Duke St2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Kensington ClubThe Barrington3BR,2BA$1.38
Sutherland Village2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.44
Wheatland Arms (06wh)2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Mayfair ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.41
Cedar Acres1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.34
40 S Prince St, Unit #2nd floor40 S Prince St2BR,1BA$1.25
716 E King St, Unit 716 East King st716 E King St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lancaster

What type of rentals are currently available in Lancaster?

There are currently 316 Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA with pricing that ranges from $845 to $4,063. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lancaster ranging from $210 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lancaster?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lancaster ranges from $210 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,724.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lancaster?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lancaster range from $1,310 to $4,025, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,315 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,624.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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