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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, NY

What is the average rent in Lancaster, NY?

$1,380/month

Average Rent

849 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lancaster, NY is $1,380 per month. This is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/month, making renting in Lancaster more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lancaster, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,380 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,710 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,078 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
849 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
1,101 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,078/month
1,332 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,109/month
1,533 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,025/month
1,318 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, NY?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.5%, which averages out to $90 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lancaster, NY
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
20% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Countryside
$1,345/month
863 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

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

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Countryside
$1,345/month
863 Sq Ft

Which Lancaster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lancaster with the most apartments available is Countryside .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Countryside
$1,345/month
863 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lancaster is $1,380, you’ll want to make about $4,600 per month or $55,200 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, NY

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† 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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