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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

$1,483/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,483 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,632/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 $1,222 per month for a studio, $1,483 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,719 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,026 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,222/month
525 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,483/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,719/month
1,082 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,026/month
1,383 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,988/month
1,245 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,498/month
1,673 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,594/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,915/month
1,252 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, 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.
Last Updated December 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
56% $1,501 - $2,000/month
7% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, Prospect Heights, Hershey Heritage Village and Oakview Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Prospect Heights
$1,534/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Hershey Heritage Village
$1,563/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,619/month
697 Sq Ft
Canterbury Place
$1,660/month
888 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,669/month
691 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,670/month
709 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,725/month
838 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,744/month
703 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,764/month
717 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,787/month
711 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,829/month
703 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,787/month
711 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,764/month
717 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,744/month
703 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,725/month
838 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,670/month
709 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,669/month
691 Sq Ft
Canterbury Place
$1,660/month
888 Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,619/month
697 Sq Ft
Hershey Heritage Village
$1,563/month
1,146 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
$1,744/month
703 Sq Ft
Uptown
$1,829/month
703 Sq Ft
Market District
$1,787/month
711 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,669/month
691 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,670/month
709 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,764/month
717 Sq Ft
Prospect Heights
$1,534/month
1,078 Sq Ft
Hershey Heritage Village
$1,563/month
1,146 Sq Ft
Oakview Estates
$1,619/month
697 Sq Ft
Grand View Heights
$1,725/month
838 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 $1,483, you’ll want to make about $4,943 per month or $59,316 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

Prospect Heights

Lancaster, PA

Uptown

Lancaster, PA

Studio
$822/month
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One Bedroom
$1,271/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,517/month
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Three Bedroom
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250 Stone Mill Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,250 - $1,550

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The Apartments at 101 North Queen

101 N Queen St,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,565 - $2,175

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239 W King St,
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$1,638 - $2,911

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Property Management Companies in Lancaster, PA

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  • 468

    Units

  • 10

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8 Communities in Lancaster
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  • 75

    Communities

  • 20,184

    Units

  • 52

    Cities

5 Communities in Lancaster
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Ingerman
  • 44

    Communities

  • 3,709

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
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Berger Communities
  • 36

    Communities

  • 9,798

    Units

  • 23

    Cities

3 Communities in Lancaster
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Solomon Organization
  • 54

    Communities

  • 21,509

    Units

  • 44

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
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Altman Management Company
  • 55

    Communities

  • 9,339

    Units

  • 29

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
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    Communities

  • 9,527

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

2 Communities in Lancaster
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Goldcrest Properties
  • 26

    Communities

  • 3,709

    Units

  • 19

    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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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