Lancaster, PA Rent History

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

Today (2026-06)
$1,552
1-year change
+2.8%
$42/mo
5-year change
+31.1%
$368/mo
10-year change
+80.5%
$692/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lancaster

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$822/mo0.0%
2016$848/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$899/mo+6.0%+9.4%
2018$954/mo+6.1%+16.1%
2019$1,010/mo+5.9%+22.9%
2020$1,035/mo+2.5%+25.9%
2021$1,165/mo+12.6%+41.7%
2022$1,274/mo+9.4%+55.0%
2023$1,394/mo+9.4%+69.6%
2024$1,411/mo+1.2%+71.7%
2025$1,508/mo+6.9%+83.5%
2026$1,539/mo+2.1%+87.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Lancaster changed since 2015?

Median rent in Lancaster, PA was $818 in 2015-02 and is $1,552 as of 2026-06 — a change of $734 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, PA has changed +31.1% ($368 per month). The current median is $1,552.

What has rent in Lancaster done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lancaster, PA has changed +80.5% ($692 per month). It is now $1,552.

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

Year over year, median rent in Lancaster, PA has increased +2.8% ($42/mo). Current median: $1,552.

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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.