Last updated on September 20, 2026

Average rent in
South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Downtown Lancaster

$2,350/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Downtown Lancaster is $2,350 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$2.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Downtown Lancaster

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Downtown Lancaster rentals at each price point

95%71%48%24%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Average rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Downtown Lancaster is $1,693, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in South Downtown Lancaster run $1,595 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,975.

Listings

Studio

$999

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,595

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,925

6%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,620

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,850

4%

-

Studio

Average rent

$999

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,620

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster, 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 South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster and Columbia by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Downtown Lancaster

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Columbia, Lancaster, CA.

Discover rentals in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

44652 Beech Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Downtown Lancaster townhouse for rent in Lancaster

Residential Lease, Lancaster, CA

44652 Beech Ave #A, Lancaster, CA 93534

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,925

44701 Fig Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Downtown Lancaster house for rent in Lancaster

Residential Lease, Lancaster, CA

44701 Fig Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534

3 beds

2 baths

$2,600

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Frequently asked questions for South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the South Downtown Lancaster rental market.

How much is rent in South Downtown Lancaster?

The average rent in South Downtown Lancaster is $2,350 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Downtown Lancaster?

Average rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does South Downtown Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Downtown Lancaster is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Downtown Lancaster?

To comfortably afford rent in South Downtown Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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