West End Place
250 College Ave,
Lancaster, PA 17603
$1,560 - $2,535
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA
What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?
$1,488/month
Average Rent
749 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,488 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/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 $1,290 per month for a studio, $1,488 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,734 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,025 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $12 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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Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
26%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
58%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?
Based on current rent prices, Glen Moore, Prospect Heights and Hershey Heritage Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster.
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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.
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Which Lancaster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Lancaster with the most apartments available are Chestnut Hill-Lancaster, Downtown Lancaster and College Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lancaster, PA?
Because the average rent in Lancaster is $1,488, you’ll want to make about $4,960 per month or $59,520 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.
How does Lancaster, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Lancaster, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.