Lancaster, PA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Lancaster, PA is $1,550.

Average rent

$1,550

Month-over-month change

-$9

Year-over-year change

-$45

Available rentals

282

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $150 to $3,600.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$06
$5002
$6005
$8004
$90014
$1,00012
$1,10028
$1,20034
$1,30020
$1,40025
$1,50033
$1,60020
$1,70022
$1,80022
$1,90021
$2,00012
$2,1009
$2,2007
$2,3007
$2,4004
$2,5007
$2,6001
$2,7001
$2,8006
$2,9003
$3,0003
$3,1001
$3,2003
$3,3003
$3,4001
$3,5002
$3,600+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $45 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,450$1,519
Feb$1,349$1,550
Mar$1,400$1,495
Apr$1,395$1,550
May$1,450$1,495
Jun$1,485$1,550
Jul$1,465$1,500
Aug$1,595$1,575
Sep$1,549No data
Oct$1,450No data
Nov$1,523No data
Dec$1,525No data

Market temperature

The Lancaster, PA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Lancaster, PA is 26% lower than the national average.

Lancaster, PAvs.

$1,550

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?

The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,550.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Lancaster, PA?

Houses in Lancaster, PA rent between $150 - $3,600 with an average rent of $1,550.

3. How has the rent in Lancaster, PA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Lancaster, PA decreased by $45

4. How much has the rent in Lancaster, PA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Lancaster, PA decreased by $9

5. How many available rentals are there in Lancaster, PA?

There are currently 282 rentals available in Lancaster, PA.

6. How do rent prices in Lancaster, PA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,550 — 26.19% lower the national average of $2,100.