Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

Median rent

Median rent in South Downtown Lancaster

$2,125/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Downtown Lancaster is $2,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.

$2.03

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Downtown Lancaster

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Downtown Lancaster rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 decreased by 23% 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 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 $1,726, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in South Downtown Lancaster run $1,599 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,575

2%

85%

2 bedroom

$1,874

6%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,600

26%

-

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

85%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,874

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

15%

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$2,125
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,497
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA is 15% lower than the median rent in Columbia, Lancaster, CA.

Discover rentals in South Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster, CA

707 W Newgrove St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

South Downtown Lancaster apartment for rent in Lancaster

Triplex Unit Coming Soon

707 W Newgrove St #1, Lancaster, CA 93534

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment for rent

707 W Newgrove St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Downtown Lancaster townhouse for rent in Lancaster

House for rent

5d+ ago

South Downtown Lancaster apartment for rent in Lancaster

Beautiful 2 bedroom 1 Bath Unit close to lancaster Blvd

44720 Gadsden Ave #A3, Lancaster, CA 93534

2 beds

1 bath

$1,799

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 7

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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 $2,125 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Downtown Lancaster?

Average rent prices in South Downtown Lancaster have decreased by 23% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

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

Rent in South Downtown Lancaster is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 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 $85,000/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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