Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, PA

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Last updated on February 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lancaster, PA is $1,522. This is -20%, or $377, lower than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,522

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

189

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Lancaster, PA is $1,522. This is -20%, or $377, lower than the national average.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
47%
42%
7%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

54%
46%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Lancaster, PA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Lancaster, PA have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Lancaster, PA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Lancaster, PA is $1,450. A 1-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA costs about $1,295 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,631. Houses for rent in Lancaster, PA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,265

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,595

2%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,750

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,045

3%

22%

Studio

$989

8%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$989

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,265

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

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.

Compare rent prices in Lancaster, PA to other cities

Median rent prices in Lancaster, PA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Columbia, PA.

Lancaster

Median rent price$1,522
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, PA is 17% higher than the median rent in Columbia, PA.

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Discover rentals in Lancaster, PA

25 South Ann Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

25 South Ann Street

25 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$700

Apartment for rent

19 South Ann Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

19 South Ann Street

19 S Ann St, Lancaster, PA 17602

1 bed

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent

6-8 Reese Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

6-8 Reese Avenue

6 Reese Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Apartment for rent

222 West Vine Street #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lancaster Central Business District apartment for rent in Lancaster

222 West Vine Street #4, Lancaster, PA 17603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 9

505 N Lime St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Ross apartment for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 11

457 Manor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cabbage Hill townhouse for rent in Lancaster

455-457 Manor Street - 457 Manor Street

457 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603

3 beds

1 bath

$1,150

House for rent

Available Dec 27

849-851 Manor St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

849-851 Manor St

849 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

462 S Christian St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Churchtowne townhouse for rent in Lancaster

*462 South Christian Street - 1

462 S Christian St #1, Lancaster, PA 17602

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

House for rent

Available Jan 8