Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on July 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,185/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,185 per month as of July 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $765 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, OH
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same 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, OH
Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 3% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 5% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 6% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 51% | 41% |
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, OH.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
51%
Last year
41%
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, OH.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, OH, 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, OH compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Bexley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lancaster
39%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, OH is 12% lower than the median rent in Bexley, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
3%$1,444
37%$1,718
9%$1,475
88%$1,595
25%$1,300
22%$1,195
5%$2,100
24%$773
27%$2,485
13%$1,695
12%$1,267
25%Discover rentals in Lancaster, OH
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
117 W Main St #201, Lancaster, OH 43130
Studio
0 baths
$240
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
154 East Walnut StreetApt 1 #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
154 E Walnut St Apt 1 #Apt 1, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,545
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
635 N High St #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
1864 Pine Grove Pl, Lancaster, OH 43130
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
219 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1400 Fuller Ct, Lancaster, OH 43130
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
154 East Walnut StreetApt 1 #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
10h ago
1237 Watermark Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$1,602
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1366 Sheridan Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,545
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 23
2h ago
1400 Fuller Ct, Lancaster, OH 43130
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,425
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1237 Watermark Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,266–$1,602
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
116 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Studio
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,545
$2,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 23
2h ago
1400 Fuller Ct, Lancaster, OH 43130
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,425
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
154 East Walnut StreetApt 1 #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
17h ago
221 1/2 S Broad St, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, OH
Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,185 per month as of July 4, 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 5% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 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 $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lancaster?
Lancaster's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).