Average Rent in Lancaster, PA

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Current Versus Historical Lancaster, PA Rents

Lancaster rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,450, or roughly $1 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $11,984 (-95.35%) year-over-year from $12,569 to $585. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $42 (3.99%) year-over-year from $1,043 to $1,085. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $267 (21.71%) year-over-year from $1,228 to $1,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $228 (14.47%) year-over-year from $1,573 to $1,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2 (-0.09%) year-over-year from $1,764 to $1,763. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 10.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 9.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.26% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.56% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.86 $1,085 $1,043 (3.99%) $913 (18.80%)
2 BR $1.46 $1,495 $1,228 (21.71%) $1,163 (28.60%)

Historical Rents in Lancaster, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions - Lancaster Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lancaster, PA?
The average monthly rental price for Lancaster, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,450. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Lancaster, PA rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lancaster, PA.
How much is a studio apartment in Lancaster, PA?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Lancaster.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,145 and an average price per square feet of $1.86. There are a total of 4 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lancaster.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,495 and an average price per square feet of $1.46. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lancaster.
How have rent prices in Lancaster, PA changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Lancaster, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.95%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Lancaster, PA?
A reasonable rent price in Lancaster, PA is around $1,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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