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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, CA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, CA?

$1,666/month

Average Rent

635 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.1%

Increase in the Last Year

Lancaster, CA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Lancaster, CA is $1,666 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Lancaster rent prices are 1% higher than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Lancaster average $864 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $1,666 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $1,884 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $2,863 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$864/month
285 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,666/month
635 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,884/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,863/month
1,217 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,535/month
558 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,048/month
911 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,780/month
1,487 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,351/month
2,172 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,234/month
903 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.1%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, CA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
23% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
21% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Antelope Valley is the most affordable neighborhood in Lancaster.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Antelope Valley
$1,839/month
669 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Antelope Valley is the most expensive neighborhood in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Antelope Valley
$1,839/month
669 Sq Ft

Which Lancaster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lancaster with the most apartments available is Antelope Valley .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Antelope Valley
$1,839/month
669 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lancaster, CA?

Because the average rent in Lancaster is $1,666, you’ll want to make about $5,553 per month or $66,636 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lancaster, CA

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Apartment Averages

Antelope Valley

Lancaster, CA

Antelope Valley

Lancaster, CA

Studio
$2,435/month
$2,435/month
One Bedroom
$2,595/month
$2,595/month
Two Bedroom
$3,463/month
$3,463/month
Three Bedroom
$3,865/month
$3,865/month
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Apartment communities in Lancaster we think you'll love

Sienna Heights

Sienna Heights

43519 Kirkland Ave,
Lancaster, CA 93535

$1,640 - $2,576

2 Beds

Vello Crossings

Vello Crossings

43738 Buena Vista Way,
Lancaster, CA 93536

$2,158 - $3,530 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Sagewind Ranch

Sagewind Ranch

43501 Oleander St,
Lancaster, CA 93535

$3,031 - $4,007 Total Monthly Price

2-4 Beds

Premier of West Lancaster

Premier of West Lancaster

44150 35th St W,
Lancaster, CA 93536

$1,750 - $2,500

1-3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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