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Lancaster, PA Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in Lancaster?
The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,140. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.
Average Rent in Lancaster, PA
Last updated July 2018
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|
| $1,140 | 1,034 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in Lancaster?
The average size for a Lancaster, PA apartment is 1,034 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.
Lancaster, PA Apartment Rent Ranges
Lancaster, PA Occupied Housing Units
9,094 or 41% of the households in Lancaster, PA are renter-occupied while 12,998 or 58% are owner-occupied.
How Lancaster Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $1,736 |
| Pittsburgh | $1,331 |
| Lehigh Valley | $1,389 |
| Towson | $1,446 |
| Allentown | $1,352 |
| Bethlehem | $1,538 |
| West Chester | $1,692 |
| Exton | $1,934 |
| King of Prussia | $1,818 |
| Lancaster | $1,140 |
| Elkton | $1,274 |
Most Popular Apartments in Lancaster
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lancaster apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.