How much is the average rent in Lancaster, PA for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Lancaster's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse rental inventory.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Lancaster, PA?

May offers the lowest rental prices in Lancaster, with approximately a 9% difference compared to October when rents peak. December represents the least competitive period with reduced demand, while March sees the highest competition among renters.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Lancaster, PA?

Stevens generates the highest consumer interest at nearly twice the market average, offering 32 available listings with 1-bedroom apartments at around $1,650 monthly. Lancaster Central Business District provides steady options with 69 listings representing 10% of the city's rental market, while Southside maintains strong demand at similar pricing.

What areas of Lancaster, PA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Stevens offers the most significant savings with 1-bedroom units starting around $680 per month, representing a 44% discount from the city median. West End and Musser Park provide more moderate savings with median rents around $1,340 and $1,240 respectively, running 6-9% below typical Lancaster rates.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Lancaster, PA?

Lancaster offers excellent options for pet owners, with 37% of listings welcoming pets across the rental market. West End, Cabbage Hill, Stadium District, and Chestnut Hill provide the best pet amenities, featuring grooming facilities, dedicated pet spaces, and nearby dog parks with convenient waste stations.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Lancaster, PA?

Utilities are rarely included in Lancaster rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings across all apartment types. Studios have the highest rate at approximately 0.22% of available units, while larger apartments include utilities even less frequently.

Are most apartments in Lancaster, PA largely older buildings or new developments?

Lancaster's rental market features predominantly older architectural styles, with Colonial properties representing 40% of available rentals reflecting 17th and 18th-century design elements. Contemporary style accounts for 22% of the market, offering more modern design principles with clean lines and open floor plans.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

34 rentals available

5d+ ago

Cheap Lancaster Central Business District house for rent in Lancaster

Affordable | On-site management | Balcony

1 bed

1 bath

$625

House for rent

Available Jun 11

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Stevens condo for rent in Lancaster

19 S Ann St #6, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | On-site management | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$625

Condo for rent

Available Apr 21

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Lancaster

155 N Broad St - 1

155 N Broad St #1, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap Southside apartment for rent in Lancaster

320 S Queen St Lancaster, PA 17603 - 2

320 S Queen St #2, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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Cheap Cabbage Hill house for rent in Lancaster

214 W Strawberry St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | On-site management | Outdoor space

3 beds

1 bath

$1,345

$1,250

Price drop

House for rent

Available Apr 30

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill house for rent in Lancaster

674 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$1,295

132 E Lemon St

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$1,395

538 Lafayette St

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Lancaster

11 Michigan Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

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5d+ ago

Cheap West End apartment for rent in Lancaster

678 Columbia Ave #2, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | On-site management | Package service

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,385

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

Top amenities

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Cheap Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Lancaster

139 College Ave #1, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

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On-Site Laundry

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5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill house for rent in Lancaster

538 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$1,395

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Top amenities

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$595–$650

25 S Ann St

$625

19 S Ann St #6

$1,150

344 S Queen St

$1,195

155 N Broad St #1

5d+ ago

Cheap Southside townhouse for rent in Lancaster

TOWNHOME - Other - LANCASTER, PA

404 Beaver St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Carpet

3 beds

1 bath

$1,425

House for rent

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Mussertown house for rent in Lancaster

72 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

$1,495

Price drop

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121 LAUREL ST

121 Laurel St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | Residents lounge

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill apartment for rent in Lancaster

751 High Street - 1

751 High St #1, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | Dishwasher | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

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Cheap East Side apartment for rent in Lancaster

53 N Plum St #2, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Southside townhouse for rent in Lancaster

519 1/2 South Prince Street - 0

519 1/2 S Prince St #0, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

House for rent

Available May 23

5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill townhouse for rent in Lancaster

529 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | On-site management | Ceiling fan

3 beds

1 bath

$1,635

House for rent

Available Jun 5

Top amenities

On-Site Management

Package Service

5d+ ago

Cheap Churchtowne townhouse for rent in Lancaster

604 S Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable

4 beds

1 bath

$1,695

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Prospect Heights house for rent in Lancaster

824 Wabank Street - 1

824 Wabank St #1, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Jun 20

Top amenities

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Cable

Central Heat

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill apartment for rent in Lancaster

31 New Dorwart St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | On-site management | Package service

4 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 8

Top amenities

On-Site Management

5d+ ago

Cheap Cabbage Hill apartment for rent in Lancaster

751 High Street - 2

751 High St #2, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | Dishwasher | Air conditioning

3 beds

1 bath

$2,000

$1,700

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

5d+ ago

Cheap Southside house for rent in Lancaster

16 Conestoga St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable

4 beds

1 bath

$1,725

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Lancaster

$1,850 - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Apartment In Lancaster With Great Amenities

2600 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Churchtowne house for rent in Lancaster

418 1/2 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Stevens townhouse for rent in Lancaster

741 Rockland Street - 1

741 Rockland St #1, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | In-unit laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

House for rent

Available Jan 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

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Cheap Chestnut Hill apartment for rent in Lancaster

3BR/1.0BA

326 N Charlotte St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Lancaster

$1,950 - 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom House In Lancaster County With Great Amenities, close to route 30 and one of the best school districts of the area Penn Manor.

1116 Williamsburg Rd #NA, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap Stadium District house for rent in Lancaster

34 W New St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | Dishwasher | Hardwood floor

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,100

House for rent

Top amenities

Hardwood Floor

5d+ ago

Cheap Ross townhouse for rent in Lancaster

826 Plum St

836 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | On-site laundry | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$2,150

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Lancaster

1216 Clark St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,195

House for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Ross house for rent in Lancaster

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596 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Carpet

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Lancaster

TOWNHOME - Colonial - LANCASTER, PA

1121 Spring Grove Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Dishwasher

4 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

Top amenities

Carpet

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap house for rent in Lancaster

2399 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601

Affordable | Garage parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$2,295

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