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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Off-street parking
  • Modern finishes
  • Low-maintenance living
  • Open-concept layout
  • Vibrant downtown area

Location

218 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA|Lancaster Central Business District
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Management

Esh Custom Homes, LLC

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(844) 311-1908 ext. 9617

Property Overview

218 West King Street offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and modern living, with an 8.4 Zumper expert rating, competitive pricing, and a 9/10 location score. It features a prime downtown setting, off-street parking, modern finishes, and an open-concept, low-maintenance layout, with nearby restaurants, parks, entertainment, gyms, and grocery options supporting an active lifestyle.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 218 West King Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 218 West King Street 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

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life

Floor plans

218 West King Street - 2Studio1 bath450 sqft$1,140 /moWelcome Home. Experience the best of Lancaster City living in this beautifully renovated studio apartment. Featuring a bright, open-concept layout with abundant natural light, this thoughtfully updated space offers modern finishes, a stylish kitchen, and a comfortable design that blends functionality with contemporary charm. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking—an uncommon amenity in the city—along with a prime location just steps from Lancaster's vibrant downtown. Walk to local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, and entertainment while enjoying the ease of low-maintenance living. Perfect for anyone seeking a modern, move-in-ready home, this studio offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and city accessibility in one of Lancaster's most desirable locations. Requirements: 3x Monthly Income - $3,420 600+ Credit Score No evictions or criminal history

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About 218 West King Street

HomeApartments in LancasterLancaster Central Business District 218 West King Street

Welcome Home. Experience the best of Lancaster City living in this beautifully renovated studio apartment. Featuring a bright, open-concept layout with abundant natural light, this thoughtfully updated space offers modern finishes, a stylish kitchen, and a comfortable design that blends functionality with contemporary charm. Enjoy the convenience of off-street parking—an uncommon amenity in the city—along with a prime location just steps from Lancaster's vibrant downtown. Walk to local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, galleries, and entertainment while enjoying the ease of low-maintenance living. Perfect for anyone seeking a modern, move-in-ready home, this studio offers the ideal combination of comfort, convenience, and city accessibility in one of Lancaster's most desirable locations. Requirements: 3x Monthly Income - $3,420 600+ Credit Score No evictions or criminal history


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 218 West King Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 218 West King Street 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 218 West King Street
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.
218 West King Street 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 218 West King Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
218 West King Street 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 218 West King Street 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.

218 West King Street is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • There are 32 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 6 farmers markets or health food stores nearby
  • 20 gyms or yoga centers nearby

Social life

  • 176 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 52 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • Area has 29 parks and recreation options
  • A bustling neighborhood

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 218 West King Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1.2 miles away

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Rent trends in Lancaster Central Business District

studio apartments at 218 West King Street cost about 9% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Lancaster Central Business District.

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Lancaster Central Business District
Lancaster
A table of studio rental data trends in Lancaster
MonthMedian Rent
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$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$1,127
A table of studio rental data trends in Lancaster Central Business District
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,095
December 2024$1,066
January 2025$1,010
February 2025$989
March 2025$968
April 2025$1,037
May 2025$1,049
June 2025$1,049
July 2025$1,169
August 2025$1,185
September 2025$1,175
October 2025$1,199
November 2025$1,197
December 2025$1,094
January 2026$1,096
February 2026$1,093
March 2026$1,040
April 2026$1,082
May 2026$1,125
June 2026$1,106
July 2026$1,166
August 2026$1,187
September 2026$1,273
October 2026$1,250

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$45,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $45,600 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,140.
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Schools near 218 West King Street

Fulton Elementary School

225 w orange 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
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Getting around Lancaster near 218 W King St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

3/10
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 218 W King St, Lancaster

Groceries

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

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
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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