Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,212/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,212 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $687 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 3% 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 $1,172, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 8% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,274 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,425 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | No Change | 18% |
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 | $1,172 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,274
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
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
$1,172
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
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
36%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, OH is 11% lower than the median rent in Bexley, OH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,362
$1,645
21%$1,819
21%$1,350
42%$1,750
21%$1,800
10%$1,096
22%$1,425
31%$701
4%$2,199
6%$1,747
1%$1,227
35%Discover rentals in Lancaster, OH
17h ago
Verified
1223 Prime Ave Ne, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,966
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
815 N Columbus St #815, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Price dropped $200Fees 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 Jun 25
5d+ ago
704 Maywood Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3597 Country Club Rd Sw, Lancaster, OH 43130
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
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
4d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
309 Madison Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
2 baths
$1,425
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
Available Jun 10
3h ago
1503 Monmouth Dr Apt D, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,399
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
17h ago
Verified
1223 Prime Ave Ne, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,966
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
11h ago
1237 Watermark Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$1,662
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
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
426 East Wheeling StreetApt C #C, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Price dropped $51Fees 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 29
3h ago
1503 Monmouth Dr Apt D, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,399
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
17h ago
Verified
1223 Prime Ave Ne, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,966
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
3d ago
555 E Wheeling St, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$900
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
3d ago
803 Garfield Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$775
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
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
1 bath
$875
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 12
17h ago
Verified
1223 Prime Ave Ne, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$796–$1,966
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
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
426 East Wheeling StreetApt C #C, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$899
Price dropped $51Fees 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 29
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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 Oct 5
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
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
Available Sep 5
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,212 per month as of October 3, 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 3% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $687 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 $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lancaster?
June offers the lowest rental prices in Lancaster, running about 4% lower than January, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).