Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lancaster rent stands today
Lancaster, PA rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,508/month. Renters today are paying $13 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Lancaster sits 21.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a smaller market with 138 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Lancaster run around $975/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,299/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,562/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
College Park rents rose 55.1% year over year to a median of $1,648/month. This increase contrasts with the overall citywide decline, showing localized strength in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,507/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,507 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $417 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
138
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, PA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same 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 $1,390, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $975 |  8% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,562 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,850 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,195 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabbage Hill | $1,437 | |
Chestnut Hill | $1,175 | |
East Side | $1,535 | |
Lancaster Central Business District | $1,362 | |
Musser Park | $1,350 | |
Prospect Heights | $1,595 | |
Ross | $1,500 | |
Southside | $1,387 | |
Stadium District | $1,617 | |
West End | $1,400 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,390 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $625 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,562
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Lancaster Central Business District
Average rent
$1,362
Ross
Average rent
$1,500
Southside
Average rent
$1,387
Chestnut Hill
Average rent
$1,175
Musser Park
Average rent
$1,350
Cabbage Hill
Average rent
$1,437
Stadium District
Average rent
$1,617
Prospect Heights
Average rent
$1,595
West End
Average rent
$1,400
East Side
Average rent
$1,535
Apartments
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$625
Last 30 days
No Change
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
22%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, PA is 14% higher than the median rent in Columbia, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,320
1%$1,075
16%$1,272
1%$1,595
10%$1,764
121%$1,950
11%$1,425
$1,975
8%$1,600
11%$1,450
5%$1,900
35%$1,695
13%Discover rentals in Lancaster, PA
5d+ ago
Musser Park apartment for rent in Lancaster
Studio
1 bath
$260
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Southside house for rent in Lancaster
649 S Queen St #1, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
0 baths
$350
House for rent
Available Aug 17
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
14h ago
919 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
45 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
2 baths
$4,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lancaster
415 North Prince Street 100-A - 1 #1, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
0 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
Available Aug 6
3d 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 baths
$3,700
House for rent
14h ago
6 Terrace Dr, Lancaster, PA 17601
2–5 beds
1–3 baths
$1,850–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
420 Euclid Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
428 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Studio
2 baths
$1,945
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
347 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$2,105
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
831 Fremont St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Studio
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
1d ago
247 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
1 bed
1 bath
$1,125–$1,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
420 Euclid Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
347 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500–$2,105
Apartment for rent
19h ago
228 W Vine St, Lancaster, PA 17603
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
21h ago
1060 N Charlotte St, Lancaster, PA 17603
2 beds
2 baths
$2,160–$2,310
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
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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 $1,507 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same 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 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $417 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Chestnut Hill ($1,175/mo), Musser Park ($1,350/mo), and Lancaster Central Business District ($1,362/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average around $1,400/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,670/month.
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).