Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Lancaster, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Lancaster

$1,997/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lancaster is $1,997 per month as of July 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $52 more per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lancaster

72

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 - $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 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,379, whereas a house costs $2,160. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,333.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,379

1%

26%

2 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

122%

3 bedroom

$2,010

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,100

8%

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,379

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

122%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,010

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

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$1,997
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,504
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, TX is 33% higher than the median rent in Balch Springs, TX.

Discover rentals in Lancaster, TX

1532 Golden Grass Drive - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

1532 Golden Grass Drive

1532 Golden Grass Dr, Lancaster, TX 75134

1 bed

1 bath

$437

Apartment for rent

234 Rolling Hills Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lancaster

3 beds

0.5 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

633 Rutgers Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lancaster Hills house for rent in Lancaster

House for rent

2746 Town North Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pepperridge house for rent in Lancaster

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 $1,997 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lancaster?

Average rent prices in Lancaster have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lancaster is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $52 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lancaster?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster are Meadowview ($487/mo), Wintergreen Wellington Park North ($551/mo), and Ames Meadow ($1,286/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lancaster?

To comfortably afford rent in Lancaster, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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 $1,090/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/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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