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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Character
- No smoking
- New flooring
- Cozy living room
- Bright, roomy kitchen
Location
212 E Lemon St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA|Musser Park
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Property Overview
212 E Lemon St receives an impressive Zumper expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, reflecting its appealing balance of price and value, rated 10 out of 10. The property features notable characteristics such as new flooring and a cozy living room, while its excellent location rating of 9 out of 10 ensures residents enjoy easy access to amenities, schools, and cultural venues. Additionally, it ranks highly for pet friendliness and social opportunities, making it a vibrant choice for diverse lifestyles.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “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- High school nearby
- Pet friendly
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Wellness
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $895 /mo | 1 unit available | Discover this 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of Lancaster at 212 E Lemon Street (Unit 4). Enjoy a bright living area, great closet space, and fresh updates throughout. Water, Sewer, and Trash are included for added value. Just steps from downtown dining, cafés, cultural spots, and transit, this unit offers an ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and affordability. Water/Sewer/Trash included. Tenant is responsible for Electric. This is a no‑smoking house and renter’s insurance is required. Residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefit Package ($25/month) with renter’s insurance and credit‑building tools. One pet welcome with a $300 nonrefundable fee + $35/month for a cat. One small dog may be considered for $50/month. Each adult must complete an application; the fee is $40 per person. Background, criminal, and eviction checks required. Minimum income: $2,685/month. Minimum credit score: 630. Our company is resident focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us. |
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Amenities for 212 E Lemon St
Apartment Amenities
| Trash | Water |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Sewer |
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
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 212 E Lemon St
Discover this 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment in the heart of Lancaster at 212 E Lemon Street (Unit 4). Enjoy a bright living area, great closet space, and fresh updates throughout. Water, Sewer, and Trash are included for added value. Just steps from downtown dining, cafés, cultural spots, and transit, this unit offers an ideal blend of convenience, comfort, and affordability. Water/Sewer/Trash included. Tenant is responsible for Electric. This is a no‑smoking house and renter’s insurance is required. Residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefit Package ($25/month) with renter’s insurance and credit‑building tools. One pet welcome with a $300 nonrefundable fee + $35/month for a cat. One small dog may be considered for $50/month. Each adult must complete an application; the fee is $40 per person. Background, criminal, and eviction checks required. Minimum income: $2,685/month. Minimum credit score: 630. Our company is resident focused, service oriented, and we would love for you to make your home with us.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 212 E Lemon St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 212 E Lemon 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.
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.
212 E Lemon 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.
212 E Lemon St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 212 E Lemon 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.
212 E Lemon 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 212 E Lemon 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.
212 E Lemon St is great for:
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 212 E Lemon St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Musser Park
1-bedroom apartments at 212 E Lemon St cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Musser Park.
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Musser Park
Lancaster
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,024 |
| April 2024 | $998 |
| May 2024 | $1,008 |
| June 2024 | $1,012 |
| July 2024 | $1,044 |
| August 2024 | $993 |
| September 2024 | $995 |
| October 2024 | $977 |
| November 2024 | $1,053 |
| 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 | $988 |
| Month | Median 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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Can I afford to live at 212 E Lemon St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$35,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $895.
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Schools near 212 E Lemon St
Wickersham Elementary School
401 n reservoir st
lancaster, PA, 17602
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 212 E Lemon St
Walking
7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 212 E Lemon 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
7/10
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
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O & J 1 Grocery Store
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Williams Apothecary
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Open Door Grocery
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Om Grocery
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City Deli & Grocery
202 E King St
Nicole Taylor Boutique
325 N Queen St
DTLR
51 N Queen St
Pappagallo
28 W Orange St
TMB Clothing For Men & Women
36 N Queen St
Unique Boutique
131 N Water St
Square One Coffee
145 N Duke St
Lancaster City Nutrition
307 N Queen St
Passenger Roastery & Coffee Bar
131 N Plum St
Floyd's Cafe
237 N Prince St
Boba Thai Cafe
400 N Prince St
The Village
205 N Christian St
QSB
201 N Queen St
The Imperial
26 E Chestnut St
Stubby's Bar & Grille
254 E Frederick St
Court Side Lounge
7 Marion Ct
Two Pups Pastries
347 N Plum St
La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bkry
9 N Duke St
Lancaster Cupcake
24 W Orange St
Rick's Bread
45 N Market St
Ric's Bread
24 N Queen St
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Rocky's Ribs
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Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N Plum St
Noodle King
216 N Duke St
Chellas on Queen
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Square One Coffee
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