Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Lancaster, PA rent slipped 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $49 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool modestly.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 150 total rentals and a lower price point for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lancaster rent for about $1,095/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,550/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,095/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
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 November 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, PA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 3% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,247 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,512.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,095 |  4% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,095 | 5% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabbage Hill | $1,495 | |
Chestnut Hill | $1,472 | |
Lancaster Central Business District | $1,595 | |
Musser Park | $1,295 | |
Mussertown | $1,500 | |
Prospect Heights | $1,585 | |
Ross | $1,362 | |
Stadium District | $1,425 | |
Stevens | $1,495 | |
West End | $1,510 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | 1% | 6% | |
Condos | $1,590 | 6% | 10% | |
Houses | $1,825 | 1% | 1% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Lancaster Central Business District
Average rent
$1,595
Ross
Average rent
$1,362
Musser Park
Average rent
$1,295
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$1,472
Cabbage Hill
Average rent
$1,495
Stadium District
Average rent
$1,425
Stevens
Average rent
$1,495
Mussertown
Average rent
$1,500
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$1,585
West End
Average rent
$1,510
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
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
21%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, PA is 7% higher than the median rent in Columbia, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,405
9%$950
1%$1,422
14%$1,395
2%$1,675
$1,500
$1,495
$1,987
14%$1,472
9%$1,387
3%$1,750
25%$1,547
22%Discover rentals in Lancaster, PA
6h ago
19 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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
25 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602
1 bed
1 bath
$650
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
1d ago
49 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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
47 Strasburg Pike #47A, Lancaster, PA 17602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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 Nov 14
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lancaster
415 North Prince Street 100-A - 1 #1, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
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.Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2 baths
$3,700
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
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,295
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
House for rent in Lancaster
501 Longfellow Dr #1, Lancaster, PA 17602
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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
Available Jan 12
4d ago
6 Terrace Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
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
7h ago
5d+ ago
428 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Studio
2 baths
$1,895
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
6h ago
408 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA 17603
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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
Available Nov 4
3d ago
419 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,170
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
19h ago
134 Juniata St, Lancaster, PA 17602
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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
7h ago
4h ago
1060 N Charlotte St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$2,310
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 Nov 6
6h ago
609 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA 17602
1 bed
1 bath
$985
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
7h ago
Chestnut Hill house for rent in Lancaster
513 Spruce St, Lancaster, PA 17603
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
Price dropped $100Fees 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
Available Nov 10
10h ago
Musser Park apartment for rent in Lancaster
313 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602
1 bed
1 bath
$945
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
19h ago
Chestnut Hill house for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,845
Price dropped $155Fees 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
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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 November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 3% 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Musser Park ($1,295/mo), Ross ($1,362/mo), and Stadium District ($1,425/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?
May offers the lowest rents in Lancaster with approximately a 9% difference compared to October, which sees the highest prices. March tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December is the least competitive.
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).