Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,390/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,390 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $510 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, NY
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,618, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $912 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,429 |  1% | 36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 18% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 27% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 54% | - |
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 | $1,618 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,500 | 54% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$912
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,429
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
54%
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
$1,618
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
54%
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
27%lower than the national median
18%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, NY is 38% lower than the median rent in Clarence, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,245
28%$1,530
5%$1,800
36%$1,200
5%$1,265
22%$1,845
72%$1,300
1%$1,600
15%$1,576
17%$950
8%$1,395
4%$1,400
Discover rentals in Lancaster, NY
3d ago
2 Brookhaven Ln, Lancaster, NY 14086
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675–$1,808
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
5166 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
5329 Broadway St #5, Lancaster, NY 14086
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
3d ago
2 Brookhaven Ln, Lancaster, NY 14086
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675–$1,808
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
5166 William St, Lancaster, NY 14086
4 beds
2 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
2 Brookhaven Ln, Lancaster, NY 14086
2 beds
2 baths
$1,675–$1,808
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
5329 Broadway St #5, Lancaster, NY 14086
Studio
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
43 Central Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
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 $1,390 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $510 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 $56,000/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).