Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$1,995/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

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

Rent trends in Lancaster, MA

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 17% 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, MA

Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,925, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,665 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,975

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,725

2%

-

2 bedroom

$1,995

22%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,935

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,600

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,935

Last 30 days

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

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$1,995
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, MA is 17% lower than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

Discover rentals in Lancaster, MA

62 Kilbourn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 17% 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 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 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 $80,000/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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