Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lancaster, CA rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,605/month. Renters are paying $149 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a mild cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster runs roughly 1.35× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of metros with a smaller inventory of 170 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lancaster rent for about $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,498/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,990/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,238/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Challenger rents rose 17.4% year over year to $2,700/month across 21 rentals, contrasting with the citywide modest decline in Lancaster, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$2,605/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $2,605 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
170
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, CA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,810. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,497 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,990 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 |  1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,237 | No Change | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Challenger | $2,700 | |
Columbia | $2,600 | |
El Dorado | $2,549 | |
Joshua | $2,500 | |
Lincoln | $2,150 | |
Lowtree | $2,350 | |
Mariposa | $2,623 | |
Parkview | $2,060 | |
South Downtown Lancaster | $2,093 | |
Tierra Bonita | $2,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,900 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,810 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $874 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,237
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Joshua
Average rent
$2,500
Lincoln
Average rent
$2,150
Challenger
Average rent
$2,700
South Downtown Lancaster
Average rent
$2,093
Columbia
Average rent
$2,600
Mariposa
Average rent
$2,623
Tierra Bonita
Average rent
$2,650
El Dorado
Average rent
$2,549
Lowtree
Average rent
$2,350
Parkview
Average rent
$2,060
Apartments
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,810
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$874
Last 30 days
13%
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
35%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Acton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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35%$2,450
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24%$2,486
12%$2,755
24%$2,525
18%$2,697
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7%$2,600
6%$2,195
$3,142
18%$3,200
10%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 Jul 28
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mariposa apartment for rent in Lancaster
45419 Cedar Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
2 beds
1 bath
$1,499
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
43436 16th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,515–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
6127 W Avenue J9, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$8,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
7030 W Avenue L12, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
3 baths
$7,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43130 62nd St W, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
3 baths
$7,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
44149 Buckeye Ct, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2 baths
$6,850
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Joshua apartment for rent in Lancaster
44113 4th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,375
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,650
$2,550
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Verified
44558 E. Standridge Ave, Lancaster, CA 93535
5 beds
2 baths
$3,400
House for rent
Available Jul 7
1d ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Joshua apartment for rent in Lancaster
44113 4th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
$2,375
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
Verified
1529 Granville Way, Lancaster, CA 93535
4 beds
3 baths
$3,545
$3,430
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 21
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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 $2,605 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Parkview ($2,060/mo), South Downtown Lancaster ($2,093/mo), and Lincoln ($2,150/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average around $1,560/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,030/month.
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).