Average Rent in Lancaster, PA
11 apartment buildings, 400 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,300/mo
Ecklin Development
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
400
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Lancaster, PA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lancaster, PA Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Ecklin Development
8 N Queen St #12e, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
10 Prince Apartments
10 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Cedar Acres East Inc.
50 Lepore Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
Our Town Management
930 Red Rose Ct #209, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Millers Crossing
100 Country View Ln, Millersville, PA 17551, USA
202 Queen Apartments
202 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Kensington Club
1330 Wabank Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecklin Development 8 N Queen St #12e, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | $1,300 | $1,300 | $2.65 | 3 (14) | 1 |
| 2 | 10 Prince Apartments 10 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | $1,389 | $1,647 | $2.75 | 4.3 (32) | 9 |
| 3 | Cedar Acres East Inc. 50 Lepore Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA | $1,495 | $1,647 | $1.24 | 4.2 (56) | 8 |
| 4 | Our Town Management 930 Red Rose Ct #209, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA | $1,495 | $1,710 | -- | 3.4 (8) | 6 |
| 5 | Millers Crossing 100 Country View Ln, Millersville, PA 17551, USA | $1,535 | $1,678 | $1.77 | 3.9 (91) | 10 |
| 6 | 202 Queen Apartments 202 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | $1,549 | $1,893 | $2.69 | 4.8 (169) | 38 |
| 7 | Kensington Club 1330 Wabank Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA | $1,564 | $1,824 | $1.35 | 2.8 (385) | 17 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Ecklin Development
3 (14)8 N Queen St #12e, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
10 Prince Apartments
4.3 (32)10 S Prince St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
Cedar Acres East Inc.
4.2 (56)50 Lepore Dr, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA
Our Town Management
3.4 (8)930 Red Rose Ct #209, Lancaster, PA 17601, USA
Millers Crossing
3.9 (91)100 Country View Ln, Millersville, PA 17551, USA
202 Queen Apartments
4.8 (169)202 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA
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Lancaster, PA neighborhoods
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Lancaster, PA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,277 per month, based on 400 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,300 at Ecklin Development to $4,940 at Windsor Court Townhomes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,884/mo | $1,389/mo | 60 |
| 1 Bed | $2,119/mo | $1,300/mo | 181 |
| 2 Bed | $2,596/mo | $1,564/mo | 143 |
| 3 Bed | $2,679/mo | $1,650/mo | 16 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lancaster, PA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lancaster, PA averages $2,119/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,596/mo. At the local median household income of $63,421, that works out to 43% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lancaster, PA at $1,177/mo. The current tracked market average runs 93% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lancaster, PA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lancaster, PA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$91,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,277/mo.
Comfortable income
$109,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,300/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Lancaster, PA is $63,421 , about 42% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lancaster, PA
Overall prices in Lancaster, PA runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 96.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lancaster, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,277 |
| Utilities | $366 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $871 |
| Healthcare | $425 |
| Other goods and services | $680 |
| Estimated total | $5,150/mo |
Population
57,683
Median household income
$63,421
Census median rent
$1,177/mo
Rent as % of income
28.6%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Pennsylvania
How Lancaster, PA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Lancaster, PA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $1,916 | -16% | +3.9% | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $2,096 | -8% | +3.5% | 8 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,671 | +17% | +2.3% | 7 |
| Erie, PA | $962 | -58% | -1% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lancaster, PA?
The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,277 per month, based on 400 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Lancaster, PA?
The median asking rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,175 per month, computed from 400 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,277/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lancaster, PA?
The lowest available rent in Lancaster, PA starts at $1,300 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA?
1-bedroom apartments in Lancaster, PA average $2,119/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,300/mo across 181 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA?
2-bedroom apartments in Lancaster, PA average $2,596/mo. Units start from $1,564/mo across 143 units currently listed.
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