Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, TX

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lancaster rent stands today

    Lancaster, TX rent rose 12.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,062/month. Renters today are paying $131 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak rent level for the market in September 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Lancaster runs 8.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 85 across the city.

  • Price ranges

    Lancaster, TX rents vary by bedroom from $1,195/month for 1-bedrooms to $2,195/month for 4+ bedrooms, with 3-bedrooms at $2,062/month. The 2-bedroom median rent is $2,154/month, reflecting variation across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Pepperridge rents fell 46.1% year over year to $1,150/month across 12 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 12.8%. Lancaster Historic Neighborhood District saw rents climb 34.5% year over year to $2,195/month, indicating divergent neighborhood trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$2,062/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $2,062 per month as of September 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $162 more per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

85

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lancaster, TX

Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, TX

Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,538, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,195

1%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,154

9%

36%

3 bedroom

$2,062

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,195

1%

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,154

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

36%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,062

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

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

Lancaster

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, TX is 31% higher than the median rent in Balch Springs, TX.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Balch Springs

$1,575

decreased by4%
Last year
Cedar Hill

$2,157

increased by1%
Last year
Desoto

$1,850

decreased by2%
Last year
Duncanville

$1,614

decreased by6%
Last year
Ennis

$1,600

decreased by8%
Last year
Glenn Heights

$2,300

increased by49%
Last year

Discover rentals in Lancaster, TX

1532 Golden Grass Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

1532 Golden Grass Drive

1532 Golden Grass Dr, Lancaster, TX 75134

1 bed

1 bath

$437

Apartment for rent

1464 Brook Meadow Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lancaster

ResidentialLease, Lancaster, TX

1464 Brook Meadow Cir, Lancaster, TX 75134

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

1451 Brook Meadow Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lancaster

ResidentialLease, Lancaster, TX

1451 Brook Meadow Cir, Lancaster, TX 75134

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Apartment for rent

2718 Oakmont Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Brookhaven Estates house for rent in Lancaster

ResidentialLease, Lancaster, TX

2718 Oakmont Dr, Lancaster, TX 75134

4 beds

2 baths

$1,880

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.

How much is rent in Lancaster?

The average rent in Lancaster is $2,062 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $162 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Meadowview ($551/mo), Pepperridge ($1,150/mo), and Will Kee ($1,323/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?

To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

September offers the best rental deals in Lancaster, with rents running about 11.8% lower than the peak season in May. December also shows less competitive conditions with lower demand relative to available inventory.

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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1125 Harvest Hill Ln, Lancaster, TX 75146, USA
1226 Linkwood Ln, Lancaster, TX 75146, USA
1451 Brook Meadow Cir, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
1464 Brook Meadow Cir, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
1824 McNeely Street, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
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1945 Cross Oaks Dr, Lancaster, TX 75146, USA
1444 Daisy Dr, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
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425 Cheshier Road, Lancaster, TX 75146, USA