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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, OH

What is the average rent in Lancaster, OH?

$1,040/month

Average Rent

653 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Lancaster, OH is $1,040 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $1,042 per month for a studio, $1,040 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,252 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,586 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,042/month
363 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,040/month
653 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,252/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,586/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,190/month
665 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,013/month
958 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, OH?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.4%, which averages out to $36 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 July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, OH
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, OH
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
43% $700 - $1,000/month
38% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Lancaster is $1,040, you’ll want to make about $3,466 per month or $41,592 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, OH

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Flats on Memorial

Flats on Memorial

1733 Bellmeadow Dr,
Lancaster, OH 43130

1-3 Beds | $1,349 - $1,830

Fairfield Park

Fairfield Park

1508 Greyfield St,
Lancaster, OH 43130

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Lodge at River Village

Lodge at River Village

1366 Sheridan Dr,
Lancaster, OH 43130

1-2 Beds | $1,100 - $1,400

Lancaster Midtown

Lancaster Midtown

1300 Community Way,
Lancaster, OH 43130

1-3 Beds | $1,315 - $2,030

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  • 64

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1 Community in Lancaster
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  • 9,714

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  • 47

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1 Community in Lancaster
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RHM Real Estate
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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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