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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

$1,469/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,469 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,637/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 $1,205 per month for a studio, $1,469 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,726 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,973 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,205/month
501 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,469/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,726/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,973/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,687/month
633 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,003/month
919 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,650/month
1,783 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,705/month
572 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,569/month
1,019 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,273/month
1,673 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $15 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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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Last Updated July 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, Chestnut Hill-Lancaster, Ross and Musser Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,518/month
671 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,710/month
697 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,743/month
718 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,777/month
707 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,807/month
722 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,855/month
725 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,880/month
716 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
$1,880/month
716 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,855/month
725 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,807/month
722 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,777/month
707 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,743/month
718 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,710/month
697 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,518/month
671 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
$1,807/month
722 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,880/month
716 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,855/month
725 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,743/month
718 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,710/month
697 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,777/month
707 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,518/month
671 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 $1,469, you’ll want to make about $4,896 per month or $58,752 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 Averages

Chestnut Hill-Lancaster

Lancaster, PA

Uptown

Lancaster, PA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$992/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,763/month
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Apartment communities in Lancaster we think you'll love

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The Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill

701 Martha Ave,
Lancaster, PA 17601

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,625 - $2,700

Creekside North Apartments

Creekside North Apartments

250 Stone Mill Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17603

1-2 Beds | $1,400 - $1,550

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 | $1,549 - $2,821

Property Management Companies in Lancaster, PA

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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
  • 44

    Communities

  • 3,710

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
Berger Communities
Berger Communities
  • 38

    Communities

  • 9,698

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
WPM Real Estate Management
WPM Real Estate Management
  • 55

    Communities

  • 10,435

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
Altman Management Company
Altman Management Company
  • 59

    Communities

  • 9,748

    Units

  • 30

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
Goldcrest Properties
Goldcrest Properties
  • 25

    Communities

  • 3,561

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
Franklin Group
Franklin Group
  • 129

    Communities

  • 23,702

    Units

  • 58

    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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