Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,429/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,429 per month as of October 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $471 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, NY
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 15% 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, NY
Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,380. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | No Change | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 12% |  2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 20% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 14% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lancaster, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 16% | 11% | |
Condos | $1,495 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,380 | 14% | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$900
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lancaster, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$1,495
Houses
Average rent
$2,380
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Clarence by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lancaster
25%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, NY is 35% lower than the median rent in Clarence, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$1,400
15%$1,675
18%$1,250
36%$1,300
37%$1,395
$1,350
Discover rentals in Lancaster, NY
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lancaster
94 Parkview Ct, Lancaster, NY 14086
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
5329 Broadway St #5, Lancaster, NY 14086
Studio
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
2 Brookhaven Ln, Lancaster, NY 14086
2 beds
2 baths
$1,803–$1,994
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lancaster
94 Parkview Ct, Lancaster, NY 14086
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
5329 Broadway St #5, Lancaster, NY 14086
Studio
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
2 Brookhaven Ln, Lancaster, NY 14086
2 beds
2 baths
$1,803–$1,994
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,429 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 15% 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 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $471 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 $57,000/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).