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Highlights

  • Well-appointed kitchen
  • Beautiful hardwood floors
  • Nonsmoking
  • Ample cabinet and countertop space
  • Comfortable living area
  • High ceilings

Location

136 E Walnut St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA|Musser Park
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Peaceful Homes Property Management

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(717) 833-4289

Property Overview

136 E Walnut St offers strong overall value with an 8.6 expert rating, standout scores for price, amenities, and location, and a trustworthy, detailed listing. It features a well-appointed kitchen, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a comfortable living area, while nearby grocery options, gyms, coworking spaces, restaurants, and entertainment add convenience and everyday variety.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 136 E Walnut St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 136 E Walnut St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Central heat
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal
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Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath$1,025 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy the convenience of downtown Lancaster with this charming first-floor studio apartment. The apartment features a well-appointed kitchen with ample cabinet and countertop space, along with a comfortable living area and plenty of natural light. A bonus room provides flexible additional space that can be used for storage. With a functional layout and a convenient downtown location close to shops, restaurants, entertainment, and local amenities, this studio is a great place to call home. Water, sewer and trash are included in the rent amount. Resident pays electricity and 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 $3,075 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!
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,150 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 136 E. Walnut Street in Lancaster! This apartment features beautiful hardwood floors, updated lighting, and high ceilings in a great walkable location to downtown Lancaster! Heat, water, sewer and trash are all included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. This apartment is nonsmoking and renter's insurance is required. One pet is welcome for a nonrefundable pet fee of $300 and increased monthly rent of $35 for a cat. No dogs are authorized in this apartment. Each adult must complete an application, application fee is $40 each and nonrefundable. Full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search required. Monthly income should exceed $3,585 and credit score should be above 630. Our company is tenant focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us! This unit is

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Amenities for 136 E Walnut St

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Range/StoveRefrigerator

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Sewer
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About 136 E Walnut St

HomeApartments in LancasterMusser Park 136 E Walnut St

Welcome to 136 E. Walnut Street in Lancaster! This apartment features beautiful hardwood floors, updated lighting, and high ceilings in a great walkable location to downtown Lancaster! Heat, water, sewer and trash are all included in the rent. Tenant is responsible for gas and electric. This apartment is nonsmoking and renter's insurance is required. One pet is welcome for a nonrefundable pet fee of $300 and increased monthly rent of $35 for a cat. No dogs are authorized in this apartment. Each adult must complete an application, application fee is $40 each and nonrefundable. Full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search required. Monthly income should exceed $3,585 and credit score should be above 630. Our company is tenant focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us! This unit is


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 136 E Walnut St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 136 E Walnut St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 136 E Walnut St
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
136 E Walnut St offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
136 E Walnut St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewer. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 136 E Walnut St receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
136 E Walnut St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 136 E Walnut St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

136 E Walnut St is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 8 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 35 gyms or yoga centers nearby

Social life

  • 185 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 52 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 354 mixed-use spaces nearby

Work-from-home

  • 3 internet service provider options nearby
  • 3 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Large windows for natural lighting

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 136 E Walnut St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
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Rent trends in Musser Park

Studio apartments at 136 E Walnut St cost about 3% more than the average rent price for studios in Musser Park.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% lower than 1-bedrooms in Musser Park.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Musser Park
Lancaster
A table of studio rental data trends in Lancaster
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,054
December 2024$1,049
January 2025$965
February 2025$952
March 2025$954
April 2025$959
May 2025$957
June 2025$1,000
July 2025$938
August 2025$931
September 2025$916
October 2025$1,041
November 2025$1,025
December 2025$963
January 2026$973
February 2026$1,016
March 2026$1,143
April 2026$1,130
May 2026$1,057
June 2026$1,062
July 2026$1,032
August 2026$993
September 2026$1,094
October 2026$1,130
A table of studio rental data trends in Musser Park
MonthMedian Rent
April 2025$925
May 2025$925
July 2025$963
August 2025$734
September 2025$794
October 2025$461
November 2025$993

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$41,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,025.
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Schools near 136 E Walnut St

Fulton Elementary School

225 w orange st

lancaster, PA, 17603

PK, K-5Public
C

Doe Run El Sch

281 doe run rd

manheim, PA, 17545

K-4Public
B

Baron Elementary School

123 e gramby st

manheim, PA, 17545

PK, K-4Public
B
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Getting around Lancaster near 136 E Walnut St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 136 E Walnut St, Lancaster

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 136 E Walnut St

Williams Apothecary
201 E Chestnut St
O & J 1 Grocery Store
121 E Walnut St
Open Door Grocery
401 N Queen St
City Deli & Grocery
202 E King St
Lancaster Troll Market
44 N Queen St

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