Lancaster, CA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,460
1-year change
+0.9%
$23/mo
5-year change
+20.4%
$417/mo
10-year change
+88.2%
$1,153/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lancaster

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,164/mo—0.0%
2016$1,269/mo+9.0%+9.0%
2017$1,371/mo+8.0%+17.8%
2018$1,511/mo+10.2%+29.8%
2019$1,616/mo+6.9%+38.8%
2020$1,701/mo+5.3%+46.1%
2021$1,959/mo+15.2%+68.3%
2022$2,194/mo+12.0%+88.5%
2023$2,330/mo+6.2%+100.2%
2024$2,430/mo+4.3%+108.8%
2025$2,456/mo+1.1%+111.0%
2026$2,430/mo-1.1%+108.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lancaster changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lancaster, CA was $1,140 in 2015-01 and is $2,460 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,320 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 +20.4% ($417 per month). The current median is $2,460.

What has rent in Lancaster done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lancaster, CA has changed +88.2% ($1,153 per month). It is now $2,460.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lancaster, CA has increased +0.9% ($23/mo). Current median: $2,460.

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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.