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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

$1,458/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,458 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,628/month, which means Lancaster rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lancaster, you can expect to pay about $1,187 per month for a studio, $1,458 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 $1,969 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,187/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,969/month
1,378 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,665/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,981/month
1,258 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,330/month
1,764 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,554/month
587 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,074/month
1,294 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $21 more 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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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
55% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Glen Moore, Ross and Grand View Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Glen Moore
$1,428/month
774 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,684/month
697 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,719/month
697 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,747/month
718 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,767/month
706 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,834/month
715 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,858/month
710 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,903/month
720 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Market District, Uptown and Downtown Lancaster are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Market District
$1,903/month
720 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,858/month
710 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,834/month
715 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,767/month
706 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,747/month
718 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,719/month
697 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,684/month
697 Sq Ft
Glen Moore
$1,428/month
774 Sq Ft

Which Lancaster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lancaster with the most apartments available are Downtown Lancaster, Uptown and Market District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,834/month
715 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,858/month
710 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,903/month
720 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,684/month
697 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,747/month
718 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,767/month
706 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,719/month
697 Sq Ft
Glen Moore
$1,428/month
774 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Lancaster is $1,458, you’ll want to make about $4,860 per month or $58,320 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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Creekside North Apartments

Creekside North Apartments

250 Stone Mill Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17603

1-3 Beds | $1,250 - $1,650

101NQ

101NQ

101 N Queen St,
Lancaster, PA 17603

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,390 - $2,325

202 Queen

202 Queen

202 N Queen St,
Lancaster, PA 17603

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,552 - $2,641

Celadon at Grandview

Celadon at Grandview

1000 Strand Way,
Lancaster, PA 17601

1-2 Beds | $1,800 - $2,700

Property Management Companies in Lancaster, PA

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Prospect Leasing & Management
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  • 460

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

7 Communities in Lancaster
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Cammeby's
  • 73

    Communities

  • 19,256

    Units

  • 51

    Cities

5 Communities in Lancaster
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Ingerman
  • 44

    Communities

  • 3,710

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
The Time Group
The Time Group
  • 54

    Communities

  • 10,115

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
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Berger Communities
  • 36

    Communities

  • 9,395

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
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Altman Management Company
  • 59

    Communities

  • 9,748

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
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Goldcrest Properties
  • 25

    Communities

  • 3,561

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
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Franklin Group
  • 122

    Communities

  • 22,733

    Units

  • 55

    Cities

1 Community in Lancaster

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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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