Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lancaster rent stands today
Lancaster, PA rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Despite this yearly decline, rent rose 3.8% month over month, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster sits 23.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 144 units, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lancaster run around $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,685/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,895/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters in Lancaster, PA.
Neighborhood spotlight
College Park rents climbed 70.1% year over year to $1,722/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.2%. Conestoga Heights also saw a notable drop of 21.6% year over year to $1,525/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Lancaster.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,500/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
144
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, PA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased 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, PA
Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,450, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 | 5% |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,685 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 8% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabbage Hill | $1,345 | |
Chestnut Hill | $1,395 | |
East Side | $1,497 | |
Lancaster Central Business District | $1,650 | |
Musser Park | $1,495 | |
Ross | $1,500 | |
Southside | $1,340 | |
Stadium District | $1,445 | |
Stevens | $1,395 | |
West End | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,675 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Lancaster Central Business District
Average rent
$1,650
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$1,395
Cabbage Hill
Average rent
$1,345
Ross
Average rent
$1,500
Southside
Average rent
$1,340
West End
Average rent
$1,395
Musser Park
Average rent
$1,495
Stadium District
Average rent
$1,445
East Side
Average rent
$1,497
Stevens
Average rent
$1,395
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, PA, 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, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Columbia by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lancaster
23%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, PA is 20% higher than the median rent in Columbia, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,250
4%$990
7%$1,250
6%$1,850
9%$1,795
43%$1,835
3%$1,675
$1,885
4%$1,695
10%$1,450
4%$1,225
52%$1,695
25%Discover rentals in Lancaster, PA
5d+ ago
Lancaster Central Business District apartment for rent in Lancaster
104 W Chestnut St #4, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
0 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Stevens house for rent in Lancaster
1 bed
2 baths
$675
House for rent
Available Apr 28
3d ago
205 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
537 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
18h ago
329 E New St, Lancaster, PA 17602
3 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Lancaster
1424 Center Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
3d ago
6 Terrace Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
347 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
428 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Studio
2 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
347 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$2,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
831 Fremont St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
506 N Queen St #2, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
Verified
347 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
506 N Queen St #2, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2h ago
30 Waverly Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,390
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,500 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Southside ($1,340/mo), Cabbage Hill ($1,345/mo), and Chestnut Hill ($1,395/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?
To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse rental 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).