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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious living areas
- Charming home
- Updated flooring
- Gas heat
- Convenient washer hookup
Location
538 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA|Cabbage Hill
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Property Overview
538 Lafayette St offers spacious living areas, charming finishes, updated flooring, gas heat, and a convenient washer hookup. It stands out for strong value for money and aligns well with pet friendliness, wellness, and social life, with nearby pet resources, natural light, HVAC, grocery options, and a lively mix of dining and entertainment.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Wellness
Amenities for 538 Lafayette St, Cabbage Hill
Features
| Washer Hookup |
Appliances
| Electric Range/Stove | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
About 538 Lafayette St
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhouse located in the vibrant Cabbage Hill neighborhood of Lancaster City. This charming home offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern comfort, featuring fresh paint throughout and updated flooring that creates a bright, clean, and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy spacious living areas, well-sized bedrooms, and plenty of natural light throughout the home. Convenient washer hookup is available for added ease (please note there is no dryer hookup). Situated in the heart of thriving downtown Lancaster, you’ll love being just minutes from local shops, restaurants, entertainment, and everything the city has to offer. This well-maintained townhouse is a wonderful place to call home! Resident is responsible for all utilities. Heat source is gas. This apartment is a no-smoking property, and renter’s insurance is required. Residents are automatically enrolled in the Resident Benefit Package, which includes renter’s insurance and credit building for $25/month. One pet is welcome with a $300 nonrefundable pet fee and an additional $35 monthly fee for a cat. One dog may be considered for an additional $50/month. Breed restrictions may apply. Each adult must complete an application; the application fee is $40 per person. A full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search are required. Monthly income should exceed $4,185 and credit score should be above 630. Our company is resident-focused, service-oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 538 Lafayette St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cabbage Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 17603 |
| Type | House for rent |
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3-bedroom apartments at 538 Lafayette St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Lancaster.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Cabbage Hill
Lancaster
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,960 |
| December 2024 | $1,911 |
| January 2025 | $1,941 |
| February 2025 | $1,933 |
| March 2025 | $1,897 |
| April 2025 | $1,849 |
| May 2025 | $1,857 |
| June 2025 | $1,818 |
| July 2025 | $1,797 |
| August 2025 | $1,815 |
| September 2025 | $1,870 |
| October 2025 | $1,902 |
| November 2025 | $1,884 |
| December 2025 | $1,810 |
| January 2026 | $1,789 |
| February 2026 | $1,784 |
| March 2026 | $1,763 |
| April 2026 | $1,723 |
| May 2026 | $1,802 |
| June 2026 | $1,835 |
| July 2026 | $1,897 |
| August 2026 | $1,907 |
| September 2026 | $1,856 |
| October 2026 | $1,812 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $1,625 |
| May 2025 | $1,631 |
| July 2025 | $1,750 |
| September 2025 | $1,995 |
| October 2025 | $1,969 |
| November 2025 | $1,795 |
| December 2025 | $1,785 |
| January 2026 | $1,785 |
| February 2026 | $1,628 |
| March 2026 | $1,573 |
| April 2026 | $1,564 |
| May 2026 | $1,485 |
| June 2026 | $1,492 |
| July 2026 | $1,478 |
| August 2026 | $1,472 |
| September 2026 | $1,664 |
| October 2026 | $1,633 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 5 months ago | $1,395 |
Schools near 538 Lafayette St
Lafayette Elementary School
1000 fremont st
lancaster, PA, 17603
PK, K-5Public
C
Baron Elementary School
123 e gramby st
manheim, PA, 17545
PK, K-4Public
B
Doe Run El Sch
281 doe run rd
manheim, PA, 17545
K-4Public
B
Getting around Lancaster near 538 Lafayette St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 538 Lafayette St, Lancaster
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
8/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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