Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$2,100/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lancaster, MA

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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, MA

Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $2,575, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $2,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,928

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,200

19%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,350

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$2,750

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,928

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

1%

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

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

Lancaster

Median rent price$2,100
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, MA is 5% lower than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

Discover rentals in Lancaster, MA

211 South Main Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

211 South Main Street Apartments

211 Main St, Lancaster, MA 01523

3 beds

1 bath

$2,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, MA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.

How much is rent in Lancaster?

The average rent in Lancaster is $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?

To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/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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