Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, KY

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$0.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lancaster, KY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Lancaster, KY

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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, KY

Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $950, whereas a house costs $1,849. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$460

-

-

1 bedroom

$725

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$995

7%

27%

3 bedroom

$1,295

9%

39%

4 bedroom

$2,300

2%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$460

1 bedroom

Average rent

$725

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

39%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

34%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, KY, 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, KY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Campbellsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lancaster

Median rent price$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,199
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, KY is 17% lower than the median rent in Campbellsville, KY.

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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, KY

Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.

How much is rent in Lancaster?

The average rent in Lancaster is $995 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?

To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $40,000/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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