Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, SC

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$1,363/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $1,363 per month as of October 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,100

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$1,100

13%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

11%

4 bedroom

$2,757

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,757

Last year

5%

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$1,363
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, SC is 24% lower than the median rent in Belmont, NC.

Discover rentals in Lancaster, SC

1041 E Meadow Drive - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

1041 E Meadow Drive

1041 E Meadow Dr, Lancaster, SC 29720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
417 Plantation Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

417 Plantation Road

417 Plantation Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
1041 West Meadow Drive #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lancaster

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment in Lancaster

1041 West Meadow Drive #E, Lancaster, SC 29720

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lancaster

Galaxy Property Management

622 Eastview Ct #C, Lancaster, SC 29720

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

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.

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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 $1,363 per month as of October 24, 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 20% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 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 $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lancaster?

December offers the best rental deals in Lancaster, with rents running about 40% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in March.

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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