Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$1,283/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $1,283 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $646 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lancaster, SC

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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, SC

Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,279, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $945.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,431

No Change

64%

2 bedroom

$1,200

7%

28%

3 bedroom

$1,722

17%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,995

4%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,431

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

64%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

28%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,722

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, SC, 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, SC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lancaster

Median rent price$1,283
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,855
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, SC is 31% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Lancaster, SC

201 N Gregory St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$995

$895

Price drop

House for rent

2830 Lynwood Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 7

730 Taylor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$960

House for rent

Available Jun 17

732 Taylor St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lancaster

2 beds

1 bath

$960

House for rent

Available Jun 17

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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, SC

Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.

How much is rent in Lancaster?

The average rent in Lancaster is $1,283 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have decreased by 16% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $646 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 $51,000/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 $840/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,020/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).

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