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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

$1,484/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,484 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Lancaster rent prices are 9% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Lancaster, you can expect to pay about $1,219 per month for a studio, $1,484 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,720 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,004 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,219/month
529 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,720/month
1,080 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,004/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,605/month
884 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,015/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,893/month
2,234 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,022/month
341 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,715/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
1,346 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $28 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Oakview Estates, Ross and Musser Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,559/month
698 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,643/month
696 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,713/month
688 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,750/month
612 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,757/month
719 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,795/month
686 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,802/month
712 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,875/month
680 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,875/month
680 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,802/month
712 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,795/month
686 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,757/month
719 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,750/month
612 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,713/month
688 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,643/month
696 Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,559/month
698 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
$1,795/month
686 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,875/month
680 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,802/month
712 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,713/month
688 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,643/month
696 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,757/month
719 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,750/month
612 Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,559/month
698 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 $1,484, you’ll want to make about $4,946 per month or $59,352 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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Apartment communities in Lancaster we think you'll love

Celadon at Grandview

Celadon at Grandview

1000 Strand Way,
Lancaster, PA 17601

$1,650 - $2,700

1-2 Beds

Creekside North Apartments

Creekside North Apartments

250 Stone Mill Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,400 - $1,475

1-2 Beds

The Apartments at 101 North Queen

The Apartments at 101 North Queen

101 N Queen St,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,550 - $2,325

Studio - 2 Beds

Landis Place on King- 55+ Community

Landis Place on King- 55+ Community

239 W King St,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,638 - $2,894

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Lancaster, PA

Prospect Leasing & Management
Prospect Leasing & Management
  • 14

    Communities

  • 468

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

8 Communities in Lancaster
Cammeby's
Cammeby's
  • 74

    Communities

  • 19,695

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

5 Communities in Lancaster
Ingerman
Ingerman
  • 45

    Communities

  • 3,818

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
Berger Communities
Berger Communities
  • 36

    Communities

  • 9,798

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
Solomon Organization
Solomon Organization
  • 56

    Communities

  • 22,518

    Units

  • 46

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
Altman Management Company
Altman Management Company
  • 58

    Communities

  • 9,612

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
WPM Real Estate Management
WPM Real Estate Management
  • 51

    Communities

  • 9,527

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
Goldcrest Properties
Goldcrest Properties
  • 26

    Communities

  • 3,635

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

2 Communities 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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