Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lancaster, CA rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,550/month. Renters today are paying $50 more per month on average than last year despite a 3.7% month-over-month decline in October.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster runs 34.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 174 total rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lancaster rent for about $1,400/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,975/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,620/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,106/month, offering a wide selection for renters.
Price ranges
Houses command a median of $2,650/month while apartments are lower at $1,862/month. The city's rental inventory is mostly houses, which make up 69.1% of total rentals and shape the market pricing.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$2,550/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $2,550 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
174
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 4% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,861, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,587 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | 30% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,620 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,106 | 7% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Challenger | $2,097 | |
Desert View | $2,620 | |
El Dorado | $2,395 | |
Joshua | $2,595 | |
Lincoln | $2,047 | |
Mariposa | $2,500 | |
Parkview | $2,300 | |
Piute | $2,269 | |
South Downtown Lancaster | $2,450 | |
Yucca | $2,105 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,861 | 8% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,646 | 17% | 24% | |
Houses | $2,650 | 1% | 2% | |
Rooms | $1,095 | No Change | 29% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,620
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,106
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
2%
Joshua
Average rent
$2,595
Parkview
Average rent
$2,300
Challenger
Average rent
$2,097
South Downtown Lancaster
Average rent
$2,450
El Dorado
Average rent
$2,395
Desert View
Average rent
$2,620
Lincoln
Average rent
$2,047
Mariposa
Average rent
$2,500
Piute
Average rent
$2,269
Yucca
Average rent
$2,105
Apartments
Average rent
$1,861
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,646
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
24%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,095
Last year
29%
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
34%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, CA is 28% higher than the median rent in Acton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,000
33%$2,800
38%$2,757
$2,470
5%$1,825
30%$2,495
7%$2,600
4%$2,800
5%$2,600
7%$1,950
9%$3,375
6%$3,299
4%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
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43858 Rimvale Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
43436 16th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,392
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Challenger apartment for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3945 Derby Cir, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
0.5 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
4 beds
5 baths
$6,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
6127 W Avenue J9, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 1
10h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,659–$2,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1118 E Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93535
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
43656 Grandpark Ave, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
3 baths
$4,133
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Price dropped $149Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 6
10h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,659–$2,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,659–$2,125
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1118 E Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93535
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,750–$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
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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 $2,550 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Lincoln ($2,047/mo), Challenger ($2,097/mo), and Yucca ($2,105/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?
To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/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).