What's the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

Rental Market Trends in Lancaster, PA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,595 per month, which is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,595

2.9%$45 increase month-over-month

2.9%$45 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

260

APARTMENTS

$1,514

HOUSES

$1,850

TOWNHOUSES

$1,795

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Lancaster, PA at $1,514 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $1,850 per month. Townhomes average $1,795 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,425
2 Bedrooms	$1,680
3 Bedrooms	$1,975
4 Bedrooms	$2,189
All	$1,595

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Lancaster, PA is $1,425 per month, followed by $1,680 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,975 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,189 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,695
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,328
All	$1,795

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Lancaster, PA is $1,695 per month, followed by $1,850 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,328 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,355
2 Bedrooms	$1,525
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$1,850
All	$1,400

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is $1,355 per month, followed by $1,525 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,850 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,095
2 Bedrooms	$1,525
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,170
All	$1,850

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Lancaster, PA is $1,095 per month, followed by $1,525 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,170 for a 4 bedroom house.