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549 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA|Churchtowne
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Property Overview
549 Howard Ave offers a vibrant urban lifestyle with a strong social scene, featuring 199 restaurants and numerous theaters and music venues within close proximity. Additionally, a highly-rated elementary school is just a short distance away, enhancing local educational opportunities. The area also benefits from a variety of mixed-use spaces, contributing to its dynamic community atmosphere.
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Social life
Amenities for 549 Howard Ave, Churchtowne
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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About 549 Howard Ave
Only a few blocks from the City Square and all the restaurants, bars, boutique stores and coffee shops the city has to offer. This home has been renovated with new flooring and carpet, new kitchen, new paint. Upstairs on the second floor, you will find three bedrooms and the bathroom, while the third floor contains the fourth bedroom. One animal is welcome with a non refundable animal fee of $300 and increased monthly rent dependent on the petscreen score. Must fill out the petscreen application. Tenant is responsible for all utilities. Section 8 eligible. Each adult must complete an application, application fee is $50 each and non refundable. Full background check, criminal check, and eviction history search required. Apply via our website at www magneticmgt com Magnetic Property Management, LLC 717.844.9235 www magneticmgt com Pennsylvania-licensed Real Estate Brokerage: License #RB069880 FB: https www facebook com profile php?id=100076944739283&mibextid=uzlsIk
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 549 Howard Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Churchtowne |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 17602 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Churchtowne
Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Churchtowne
Lancaster
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,797 |
| April 2024 | $1,777 |
| May 2024 | $1,847 |
| June 2024 | $1,878 |
| July 2024 | $1,878 |
| August 2024 | $1,896 |
| September 2024 | $1,908 |
| October 2024 | $2,013 |
| November 2024 | $1,977 |
| 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 | $1,778 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | $1,550 |
| May 2025 | $1,516 |
| June 2025 | $1,559 |
| July 2025 | $1,518 |
| August 2025 | $1,585 |
| January 2026 | $1,585 |
| February 2026 | $1,546 |
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Can I afford to live at 549 Howard Ave?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$73,880/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $73,880 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,847.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,775 |
Schools near 549 Howard Ave
Carter & MacRae Elementary School
251 s prince 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 549 Howard Ave
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
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 549 Howard Ave, Lancaster
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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