Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, OH
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,225/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,225 per month as of May 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, OH
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,137, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,125.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | 44% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 8% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,162 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,722 | 1% |  2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,875 | 12% | 50% |
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 | $1,137 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 67% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,775 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,162
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,722
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
50%
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
$1,137
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
67%
Houses
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
5%
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
37%lower than the national median
29%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
$1,375
6%$1,325
3%$1,575
24%$1,650
60%$2,100
15%$1,225
18%$1,375
$1,350
$986
40%$2,500
9%$1,695
13%$1,100
15%Discover rentals in Lancaster, OH
5d+ ago
1435 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
245 Perry StreetApt 9 #9, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 25
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
245 Perry St #9, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Mar 25
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available May 5
1d ago
219 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,245–$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
433 S Columbus St #B, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1503 Monmouth Dr Apt D, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,375
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1400 Fuller Ct, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$1,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 10
2d ago
1366 Sheridan Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
461 Shoshone Dr #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
4 beds
1 bath
$1,850
House for rent
Available May 21
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,510
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 30
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,255
House for rent
Available May 5
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,925
$2,710
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 4
2d ago
1237 Watermark Dr, Lancaster, OH 43130
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,184–$1,349
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,510
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 30
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,925
$2,710
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 4
1d ago
1673 Tiki Ln, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
338 N Columbus St, Lancaster, OH 43130
1 bed
1 bath
$900–$950
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 $1,225 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 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?
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).