Lancaster, CA Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,403
1-year change
-0.3%
$-7/mo
5-year change
+24.9%
$479/mo
10-year change
+91.6%
$1,149/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lancaster

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,133/mo0.0%
2016$1,236/mo+9.1%+9.1%
2017$1,334/mo+7.9%+17.7%
2018$1,472/mo+10.3%+29.9%
2019$1,577/mo+7.1%+39.2%
2020$1,662/mo+5.4%+46.7%
2021$1,908/mo+14.8%+68.4%
2022$2,142/mo+12.3%+89.1%
2023$2,276/mo+6.3%+100.9%
2024$2,370/mo+4.1%+109.2%
2025$2,416/mo+1.9%+113.2%
2026$2,362/mo-2.2%+108.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lancaster changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lancaster, CA was $1,110 in 2015-01 and is $2,403 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,293 per month over 11 years.

How much has Lancaster rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lancaster, CA has changed +24.9% ($479 per month). The current median is $2,403.

What has rent in Lancaster done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lancaster, CA has changed +91.6% ($1,149 per month). It is now $2,403.

Is rent in Lancaster going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lancaster, CA has decreased -0.3% ($-7/mo). Current median: $2,403.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.