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Student Housing in Lancaster, PA

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Student Housing in Lancaster

Lancaster offers an ideal college-town experience with a vibrant student community centered around Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Lancaster Bible College, Franklin and Marshall College, and other nearby institutions. With 27 dedicated housing options near campus, finding your perfect home away from home is seamless and convenient.

The city pulses with student energy, featuring trendy cafes, diverse restaurants, and lively bars that cater to the college crowd. King Street's revitalized downtown district is a hub for socializing, shopping, and entertainment—all easily accessible whether you're walking, biking, or using local transit. The pedestrian-friendly layout and reliable transportation network mean you're never far from campus or the action.

What makes Lancaster exceptional is how affordably you can live compared to larger college cities. The rental market offers genuine value without sacrificing quality or community. Student-focused landlords understand your needs, from flexible lease terms to furnished options. Whether you crave on-campus proximity or prefer exploring quieter residential neighborhoods, Lancaster's diverse housing landscape accommodates every preference.

Living here means joining a tight-knit student community where you'll make genuine connections while enjoying authentic city amenities. It's the perfect balance of academic focus and social opportunity.

Housing Overview

Location
Lancaster, PA
Properties
24 listed
Total Beds
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What to Know About Lancaster

Key highlights for students considering Lancaster

27 student housing options near campus offer variety and choice

Multiple colleges nearby create a vibrant student community

Lancaster offers affordable cost of living for students

Historic downtown Lancaster features restaurants and cafes

Walkable neighborhoods connect student housing to campus areas

Student Life in Lancaster

Student Life in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster offers an appealing blend of historic charm and modern student amenities that makes it an excellent college town destination. With five universities nearby—including Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster Bible College, and Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology—the city has cultivated a vibrant student community.

The city attracts students through its affordability, rich cultural heritage, and walkable downtown area. With 27 student housing options available, finding accommodations is manageable and reasonably priced compared to larger metropolitan college towns. This cost advantage extends to dining and entertainment, making Lancaster especially attractive for budget-conscious students.

Student-friendly neighborhoods cluster around the universities, with areas near Franklin and Marshall and Millersville University offering convenient access to campus. Downtown Lancaster has undergone significant revitalization, creating trendy neighborhoods filled with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants where students congregate.

Part-time work opportunities abound in retail, hospitality, and service industries throughout the downtown corridor and surrounding commercial areas, supporting many students' financial needs.

Entertainment options include live music venues, art galleries, and quirky local shops that reflect Lancaster's creative renaissance. The famous Lancaster Central Market, operating since 1730, provides authentic local culture and weekend gathering spots for students.

The city's unique identity shines through annual events like First Friday art walks and seasonal farmers markets. The Amish countryside nearby offers weekend exploration opportunities. For students seeking a supportive, affordable college town with genuine community character, Lancaster delivers an enriching experience beyond academics.

24 Housing Options Nearby

Student Housing in Lancaster

Campus Crossings at College Row

Lancaster, PA · Built 2007 · 393 units
3.0(20)
B
Near Lancaster

Campus Crossings at College Row is a student housing community located in Lancaster, PA, offering fully furnished apartments in a gated community. Residents enjoy amenities including air conditioning, heating, a fitness center, range ovens, and walk-in closets.

Location A-Reputation B-Amenities C+
Air ConditioningFitness CenterFurnishedGated CommunityHeatingRange Oven+1 more

The Intel

Lancaster, PA · Built 2022 · 48 units
5.0(8)
A-
Near Lancaster

The Intel is an apartment community in Lancaster, PA offering in-unit washer and dryer, full kitchen with granite countertops, and hardwood floors. Amenities include air conditioning, controlled access, community lounge, conference room, elevator, and hot tub, plus package lockers for convenient delivery management.

Location B+Reputation A-Amenities A+
Air ConditioningLoungeConference RoomGatedDishwasherElevator+11 more

Lancaster Lofts at Liberty Place

Lancaster, PA · Built 1923 · 49 units
4.0(16)
A
Near Lancaster

Lancaster Lofts at Liberty Place is an apartment community in Lancaster, PA, offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and granite countertops, and flooring options including hardwood and carpet. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, courtyard space, BBQ grill, cable TV, controlled access entry, and an elevator.

Location A-Reputation B+Amenities A+
Air ConditioningBBQ AreaBike StorageCable TvCarpetGated+31 more

Landis Place on King

Lancaster, PA · Built 2023 · 79 units
4.0(14)
A-
Near Lancaster

Landis Place on King is an apartment community in Lancaster, PA offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, air conditioning, and carpet throughout. Residents have access to a fitness center, community lounge, conference room, bike storage, EV charging, cable TV, balcony patio, elevator service, and controlled access.

Location B+Reputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBike StorageCable Tv+38 more

Barrcrest Apartment Homes

Lancaster, PA · Built 1964 · 85 units
4.0(12)
B+
1.3 mi from campus

Barrcrest Apartment Homes is an apartment community in Lancaster, PA offering units with air conditioning, heating, and a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave. The community features in-unit washer dryer, hardwood floors, balcony patios, high-speed internet, cable TV, an elevator, gated access, a business center, community lounge, and laundry facilities.

Location BReputation B+Amenities A+
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBusiness CenterCable TvLoungeDishwasher+16 more

The Crossings Apartments

Lancaster, PA · Built 2018 · 258 units
4.0(21)
B+
1.5 mi from campus

The Crossings Apartments is an apartment community in Lancaster, PA offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. Residents have access to conveniences such as a business center, conference room, and on-site convenience store, along with features like air conditioning, balcony patios, and bike storage.

Location BReputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBike Storage+45 more

Spring Manor Apartments

Lancaster, PA · Built 1965 · 136 units
3.0(11)
B
2.7 mi from campus

Spring Manor Apartments is a smoke-free apartment community in Lancaster, PA, offering units with walk-in closets, balcony patios, and carpeting. Resident amenities include a pool, laundry facilities, on-site management, and high-speed internet access. Each apartment features a range oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave, along with additional storage options.

Location C+Reputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceBalcony/PatioCarpetDishwasherInternetLaundry+8 more

Buchanan Court Apartments

Lancaster, PA · Built 1948 · 24 units
B-
Near Lancaster

Buchanan Court Apartments is an apartment community located in Lancaster, PA. The community offers air conditioning, laundry facilities, a refrigerator, and storage for residents.

Location B+Reputation B-Amenities D+
Air ConditioningLaundryRefrigeratorStorage

10 Prince Apartments

Lancaster, PA · Built 1967 · 76 units
4.0(18)
B
Near Lancaster

10 Prince Apartments is an apartment community located in Lancaster, PA, offering air conditioning, a clubhouse, elevator access, a fitness center, and wheelchair accessible facilities.

Location B+Reputation B+Amenities C-
Air ConditioningClubhouseElevatorFitness CenterWheelchair Accessible

Greenview Terrace

Lancaster, PA · Built 1991 · 112 units
4.0(16)
C
3.5 mi from campus

Greenview Terrace is an apartment community located in Lancaster, PA, offering smoke-free living spaces. Residents have access to high-speed internet and units featuring fireplaces.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities D
FireplaceInternetSmoke Free

Fulton Market Apartments

Lancaster, PA · Built 1960 · 37 units
B
1.1 mi from campus

Fulton Market Apartments is an apartment community located in Lancaster, PA, offering in-unit washer and dryer, full kitchen with dishwasher and garbage disposal, and air conditioning with ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, controlled access entry, and the ability to make online payments.

Location BReputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningCable TvCeiling FansLounge+14 more

Roschel College House

Lancaster, PA
5.0(5)
B
Near Lancaster

This student housing property offers convenient proximity to campus for F&M students.

Location A-Reputation A-Amenities D-

The Alistair

Verified
Lancaster, PA · Built 2024 · 72 units
B
Near Lancaster
Location A+Reputation B-Amenities D-

Lancaster House North Apartments

Lancaster, PA
4.00
B-
Near Lancaster

This apartment community provides housing options for students in the Lancaster area.

Location B+Reputation BAmenities D-

MILLERSVILLE OFF CAMPUS HOUSING, LLC

Lancaster, PA
C-
4.5 mi from campus

The property provides residential accommodation for students seeking off-campus housing options in the area.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities D-

The Long Community at Highland

Lancaster, PA
5.0(10)
C+
2.1 mi from campus

The property offers student housing options in proximity to campus and the surrounding Lancaster area.

Location C+Reputation AAmenities D-

Lancaster Court Apartments

Lancaster, PA
2.0(11)
C
1.6 mi from campus

This apartment community offers housing options for students in the area.

Location BReputation C+Amenities D-

Thomas Hall

Lancaster, PA
4.0(3)
B-
Near Lancaster

The residence provides convenient access to campus facilities and the surrounding area.

Location A-Reputation BAmenities D-

Manor House Apartments

Lancaster, PA
4.0(11)
B-
1.6 mi from campus

This apartment community provides housing options for students in the area.

Location BReputation B+Amenities D-

Kensington Club Apartments

Lancaster, PA
2.0(12)
C
2.0 mi from campus

This apartment community offers housing options for students in the area.

Location C+Reputation C+Amenities D-

The Harbaugh House

Lancaster, PA
5.0(5)
B
Near Lancaster

This residence provides convenient housing for students attending the college.

Location A-Reputation A-Amenities D-

Ware College House

Lancaster, PA
4.0(10)
B
Near Lancaster

The property offers convenient proximity to campus, making it an accessible option for students seeking off-campus accommodation.

Location A-Reputation B+Amenities D-

Bonchek College House

Lancaster, PA
B-
Near Lancaster

This student housing property offers convenient proximity to campus for F&M students.

Location A-Reputation B-Amenities D-

Schnader Hall

Lancaster, PA
B-
Near Lancaster

The residence provides on-campus accommodations for students attending the college.

Location A-Reputation B-Amenities D-
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