# Average Rent in Lancaster, PA & Rent Trends > Average rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,271/mo as of November 2026, down 1% this month. 2BR $2,271. Daily price history for 39 units in 11 buildings. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/ Latest included observation: November 13, 2026 ## What is the average 2-bedroom rent in Lancaster, PA? The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,271 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 39 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 13, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Lancaster, PA. Prices update after successful source checks. Area [All Areas](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=2) Lancaster [17601](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17601/?bedrooms=2)[17602](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17602/?bedrooms=2)[17603](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17603/?bedrooms=2) Millersville [17551](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17551/?bedrooms=2) Beds [All Bedrooms](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=all) [Studio](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=0)[1 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=1)[2 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=2)[3 Bed](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/?bedrooms=3) Showing 2 bedrooms in Lancaster, PA. Market Average $2,271/mo ▼ 1% from last month Lowest Available $1,595/mo cheapest unit on market Communities 11 tracked daily Units Listed 39 available now ## Rent by Neighborhood in Lancaster, PA Compare average rent across Lancaster, PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends. | Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Lancaster 17602](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17602/?bedrooms=all) | $3,173 | - | $1,595 | 4 | 9 | | [Lancaster 17601](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17601/?bedrooms=all) | $2,419 | - | $1,654 | 3 | 10 | | [Lancaster 17603](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17603/?bedrooms=all) | $1,789 | - | $1,597 | 3 | 15 | | [Millersville 17551](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/trends/17551/?bedrooms=all) | $1,757 | - | $1,749 | 1 | 6 | ## Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lancaster, PA? As of November 2026, the average rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,271 per month across 11 apartment communities and 39 available units. Rents have decreased $24 (1%) over the past month. The most affordable option is [Cedar Acres East Inc.](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/cedar-acres-east-inc-lancaster-pa/) starting at $1,595/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,271/mo. Prices range from $1,595 to $11,000 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 16 units are currently listed. ## Lancaster, PA Rent Price History Timeframe View as table | Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | October 2026 | $1,902 | - | 7 | | November 2026 | $1,873 | -$29 | 7 | The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page. ## Rent Price Distribution ## Rent by Bedroom Type in Lancaster, PA 2 Bed $2,271 from $1,595 · 39 units ## Rent Prices by Apartment in Lancaster, PA | Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cedar Acres East Inc.](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/cedar-acres-east-inc-lancaster-pa/) | $1,595/mo | $1,615/mo | 3 | 4.2 | | [Kensington Club](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/kensington-club-lancaster-pa/) | $1,597/mo | $1,838/mo | 8 | 2.8 | | [Mayfair Manor](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/mayfair-manor-lancaster-pa/) | $1,654/mo | $1,654/mo | 1 | 2.6 | | [Hawthorne Gardens](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/hawthorne-gardens-lancaster-pa/) | $1,689/mo | $1,722/mo | 3 | 3.8 | | [Barrcrest Apartment Homes](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/barrcrest-apartment-homes-lancaster-pa/) | $1,745/mo | $1,760/mo | 2 | 4.8 | | [Millers Crossing](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/millers-crossing-lancaster-pa/) | $1,749/mo | $1,757/mo | 6 | 3.9 | | [10 Prince Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/10-prince-apartments-lancaster-pa/) | $1,909/mo | $1,909/mo | 1 | 4.3 | ## Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lancaster, PA ### What is the average 2-bedroom rent in Lancaster, PA? The average listed 2-bedroom apartment rent in Lancaster, PA is $2,271 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 39 priced apartments in 11 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What rent range can I find in Lancaster, PA? The 2-bedroom apartment listings we track in Lancaster, PA range from $1,595 to $11,000 per month, as of November 13, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price. ### Are rents going up or down in Lancaster, PA? There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for 2-bedroom apartment listings in Lancaster, PA. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. The chart uses recorded prices for 2-bedroom apartments with a known unit identity. It averages those prices within each building before comparing buildings. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA? 2-bedroom apartments average $2,271 per month across 39 priced listings in Lancaster, PA. Listed rents range from $1,595 to $11,000 per month, as of November 13, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms. ### Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Lancaster, PA? Cedar Acres East Inc. has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $1,595 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 13, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability. ### Which rent range has the most listings in Lancaster, PA? The $1,600 to $1,800 monthly range has the most matching listings: 16 units, or 41.0% of the priced apartments we track in Lancaster, PA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent. ### How many apartment listings do you track in Lancaster, PA? We track 39 priced units at 11 apartment buildings, as of November 13, 2026. These are 2-bedroom apartments. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status. ### How much rent history is available for Lancaster, PA? We have recorded rent data on 17 days from October 2026 through November 2026 for 2-bedroom apartment listings in Lancaster, PA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far. ### Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Lancaster, PA? The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures. ### Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers? Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history. ### Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees? We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote. ### How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent? A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount. ### Does this page represent every rental in the market? These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut. ### How fresh are the Lancaster, PA rent figures? We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 13, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability. ## 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 $2,271/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 ($1,595/mo), you need to earn at least **$64,000/year**. Median household income in Lancaster, PA is **$63,421** , about 42% below the comfortable-living threshold. ## Explore Lancaster, PA Apartments Browse all 11 communities with daily-updated pricing and availability. [Browse All Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/lancaster-pa/apartments/) [Find Your Match](https://average-rent.com/quiz/) ## 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) | $2,271 | | Utilities | $366 | | Groceries | $531 | | Transportation | $871 | | Healthcare | $425 | | Other goods and services | $680 | | Estimated total | $5,144/mo | Population 57,683 Median household income $63,421 Census median rent $1,177/mo Census rent burden 28.6% Median age 31.9 Mean commute 23 min [Pennsylvania Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/state/pennsylvania/rent-trends/): Compare rent across all Pennsylvania cities [Explore Lancaster, PA on Map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=lancaster-pa): See neighborhoods and rent data interactively [US-wide rent comparison](https://average-rent.com/research/median-rent-united-states/): See how Lancaster, PA rents stack up against the national median ## Google Search Trends for Lancaster, PA Apartments Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months. ### Search Interest Over Time [Explore more on Google Trends](https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?q=apartments%20in%20Lancaster&geo=US&date=today%2012-m) | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | 2026-10-17 | 1,943 | | 2026-10-22 | 1,932 | | 2026-10-23 | 1,900 | | 2026-10-24 | 1,935 | | 2026-10-25 | 1,931 | | 2026-10-26 | 1,901 | | 2026-10-27 | 1,905 | | 2026-10-29 | 1,771 | | 2026-10-30 | 1,900 | | 2026-10-31 | 1,902 | | 2026-11-01 | 1,933 | | 2026-11-02 | 1,935 | | 2026-11-03 | 1,779 | | 2026-11-04 | 1,792 | | 2026-11-06 | 1,785 | | 2026-11-08 | 1,964 | | 2026-11-09 | 1,923 |