What is the average apartment size in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA?

The average size for a Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA apartment is 692 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lancaster Central Business District?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Lancaster Central Business District is $1,731 per month, a 2.91% decrease from last years average of $1,783.

What is the average apartment size in Lancaster Central Business District?

The typical apartment in Lancaster Central Business District offers about 692 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lancaster Central Business District?

The typical rent budget in Lancaster Central Business District ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 79% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lancaster Central Business District?

In Lancaster Central Business District, 39% of households rent while 62% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster Central Business District is $1,731, a 2.91% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,783.

One-bedroom apartments provide 680 square feet for $1,720, balancing privacy and affordability.

Average rent in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,731	692 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,720	680 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA have decreased by 2.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,783 to $1,731.

What's the typical rent budget in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA (79%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA?

67 or 39% of the households in Lancaster Central Business District, Lancaster, PA are renter-occupied while 107 or 62% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Lancaster, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lancaster Central Business District	$1,718

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lancaster Central Business District apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.