Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lancaster, CA rent slipped 3.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $268 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding essentially flat month to month.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster runs roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of markets despite having just 189 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lancaster rent for about $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,460/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,999/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,225/month, covering a wide spectrum of unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Mariposa rents rose 28.2% year over year to $2,500/month across 30 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.7%. This neighborhood is a local hotspot amid broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$2,600/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 4% 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 $1,896, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,576 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | 4% | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,460 |  4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,225 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Challenger | $2,500 | |
Columbia | $2,340 | |
Desert View | $2,500 | |
Joshua | $2,472 | |
Lincoln | $1,999 | |
Mariposa | $2,500 | |
Parkview | $2,258 | |
Piute | $2,380 | |
South Downtown Lancaster | $2,097 | |
Tierra Bonita | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,896 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $863 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,460
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Challenger
Average rent
$2,500
Joshua
Average rent
$2,472
South Downtown Lancaster
Average rent
$2,097
Mariposa
Average rent
$2,500
Piute
Average rent
$2,380
Parkview
Average rent
$2,258
Desert View
Average rent
$2,500
Lincoln
Average rent
$1,999
Columbia
Average rent
$2,340
Tierra Bonita
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$1,896
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$863
Last 30 days
2%
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
33%higher than the national median
38%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, CA is 4% lower than the median rent in Acton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,695
10%$3,400
17%$2,407
15%$2,450
8%$2,600
6%$2,500
14%$2,699
3%$2,629
19%$2,725
14%$2,275
7%$3,200
8%$3,224
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
House for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Piute house for rent in Lancaster
45420 5th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
South Downtown Lancaster townhouse for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43130 62nd St W, Lancaster, CA 93536
5 beds
3 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
6127 W Avenue J9, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Feb 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
44149 Buckeye Ct #COPY, Lancaster, CA 93536
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
43341 Harbor St, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Mar 10
12h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1530 West Avenue K 8, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,425–$1,800
Apartment for rent
13h ago
44221 4th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
43935 Vintage St, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
3 baths
$3,560
House for rent
Available Jun 10
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
42409 30th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 24
12h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
44045 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,125
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
44221 4th St E, Lancaster, CA 93535
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,400
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
Verified
42409 30th St W #NA, Lancaster, CA 93536
4 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 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 $2,600 per month as of June 13, 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 4% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 33% 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 ($1,999/mo), South Downtown Lancaster ($2,097/mo), and Parkview ($2,258/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?
Lancaster's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing growth and two-bedrooms remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year.
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).