Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Lancaster, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lancaster
$1,595/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,595 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lancaster
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lancaster rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lancaster, VA
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased 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, VA
Rent prices in Lancaster vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,545, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $775 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,647 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,622 | 2% |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,475 | 43% | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lancaster, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,545 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,595 | 2% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$775
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,647
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
43%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lancaster, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,545
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lancaster, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lancaster and Cambridge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lancaster
16%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lancaster, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Cambridge, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,737
1%$2,165
18%$2,050
1%$1,755
$2,000
$1,600
$1,995
$1,170
22%$2,600
3%$1,600
36%$1,595
13%$2,325
6%Discover rentals in Lancaster, VA
1m ago
House for rent in Lancaster
66 Washington St #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 15
2m ago
House for rent in Lancaster
520 Lancaster Creek Dr #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
84 Washington St #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
206 Lancaster Creek Dr #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
3 beds
2 baths
$1,475
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
84 Washington St #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
206 Lancaster Creek Dr #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
206 Lancaster Creek Dr #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Aug 3
1m ago
House for rent in Lancaster
66 Washington St #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 15
2m ago
House for rent in Lancaster
520 Lancaster Creek Dr #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Feb 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lancaster
84 Washington St #NA, Lancaster, VA 22503
3 beds
1 bath
$1,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 15
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Frequently asked questions for Lancaster, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lancaster rental market.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The average rent in Lancaster is $1,595 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lancaster?
Average rent prices in Lancaster have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Lancaster rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lancaster is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 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 $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).