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Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

$1,541/month

Average Rent

756 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

Lancaster, PA Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,541 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Lancaster rent prices are 6% lower than the national average.

  • Studio apartments in Lancaster average $1,329 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $1,541 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $1,791 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Lancaster average $2,157 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,329/month
566 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,541/month
756 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,791/month
1,087 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,157/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$895/month
227 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,521/month
665 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,184/month
1,127 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,328/month
1,637 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,301/month
484 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,596/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,059/month
1,049 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lancaster, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $43 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 June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lancaster, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
6% $700 - $1,000/month
21% $1,001 - $1,500/month
61% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lancaster?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Ross
$1,653/month
697 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,763/month
681 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,810/month
692 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,855/month
741 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,858/month
693 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,873/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster?

Based on current rent prices, College Park, Chestnut Hill-Lancaster and Stadium District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lancaster.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
College Park
$1,873/month
692 Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,858/month
693 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,855/month
741 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,810/month
692 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,763/month
681 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,653/month
697 Sq Ft

Which Lancaster neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Lancaster with the most apartments available are Chestnut Hill-Lancaster, College Park and Downtown Lancaster .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Chestnut Hill-Lancaster
$1,858/month
693 Sq Ft
College Park
$1,873/month
692 Sq Ft
Downtown Lancaster
$1,810/month
692 Sq Ft
Ross
$1,653/month
697 Sq Ft
Stadium District
$1,855/month
741 Sq Ft
Musser Park
$1,763/month
681 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 $1,541, you’ll want to make about $5,136 per month or $61,632 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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How does Lancaster, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Ross

Lancaster, PA

College Park

Lancaster, PA

Studio
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$1,587/month
One Bedroom
$1,257/month
$1,826/month
Two Bedroom
$1,571/month
$1,869/month
Three Bedroom
$1,802/month
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Lancaster, PA 17601

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West End Place

250 College Ave,
Lancaster, PA 17603

$1,560 - $2,810

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401 Eden Rd,
Lancaster, PA 17601

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Lancaster, PA 17601

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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