Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lancaster rent stands today
Lancaster, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Month over month, rent slipped 1.7%.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among metros while offering 177 total rentals across the city.
Price ranges
Lancaster's bedroom tiers range from studios at $1,325/month to 4+ bedrooms at $2,998/month. Houses dominate the market at 68.2% of rentals, renting for a median of $2,699/month compared to apartments at $1,900/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$2,600/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $2,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
177
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, CA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Lancaster, CA
Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,567 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 |  27% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 | 2% |  12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,997 | 7% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Challenger | $2,620 | |
Columbia | $2,646 | |
El Dorado | $2,580 | |
Joshua | $2,597 | |
Lincoln | $2,250 | |
Mariposa | $2,200 | |
Parkview | $2,400 | |
South Downtown Lancaster | $2,450 | |
Tierra Bonita | $2,600 | |
Trend | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,110 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,699 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 22% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
27%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,997
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
Joshua
Average rent
$2,597
Mariposa
Average rent
$2,200
Lincoln
Average rent
$2,250
Parkview
Average rent
$2,400
Columbia
Average rent
$2,646
Tierra Bonita
Average rent
$2,600
South Downtown Lancaster
Average rent
$2,450
El Dorado
Average rent
$2,580
Challenger
Average rent
$2,620
Trend
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,110
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Lancaster, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lancaster
37%higher than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Acton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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14%$2,500
8%$2,795
5%$2,500
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6%$2,995
7%$3,199
7%Discover rentals in Lancaster, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43725 47th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
1 bed
1 bath
$680
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43858 Rimvale Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Jan 5
18h ago
43436 16th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,576–$2,441
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
45321/45323 28th St East, Lancaster, CA 93535
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
6127 W Avenue J9, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Oct 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43341 Harbor St, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
44149 Buckeye Ct, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Sep 3
5d+ ago
Downtown Lancaster apartment for rent in Lancaster
516 W Lancaster Blvd #1, Lancaster, CA 93534
Studio
0 baths
$3,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
2d ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
44211 44th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Verified
4813 W Avenue J4, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,049
House for rent
Available Sep 17
2d ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4813 W Avenue J4, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
4.5 baths
$4,049
House for rent
Available Sep 17
3d ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
44211 44th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
2d ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,599–$2,125
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
44211 44th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
$3,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
17h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
Available Sep 6
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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average rent in Lancaster is $2,600 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Mariposa ($2,200/mo), Lincoln ($2,250/mo), and Parkview ($2,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?
To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lancaster?
February offers the best rental deals in Lancaster, with rents running about 6.8% lower than the peak month of May. December also presents good opportunities with reduced competition among renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).