Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

Prices and availability in Lancaster, PA were last updated on 13 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Lancaster, PA are: Kensington Club, The Villages of Lancaster Green, Celadon at Grandview Apartment Homes, The Intel and Towne House Apartments.

The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,683.

The price range for a studio apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $1,128 and $1,550.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $754 and $2,953.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $754 and $3,253.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $1,208 and $3,987.

In Lancaster, 51% of the residents are renting compared to 49% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Lancaster's rentals, 88% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Lancaster are about 46 years old, on average. Of these, 13% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 88% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 7% are mid-rises, and 5% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Lancaster are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 32% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 47% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.