Apartments for Rent in Lancaster, PA

Prices and availability in Lancaster, PA were last updated on 23 May 2026.

The best apartments in Lancaster, PA are: Lofts at Worthington, Mayfair Manor, The Alistair, The Villages of Lancaster Green and Kensington Club.

The average rent in Lancaster, PA is $1,579.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $1,341 and $2,950.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $1,199 and $3,335.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Lancaster, PA is between $1,434 and $4,087.

In Lancaster, 51% of the residents are renting compared to 49% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 8% of Lancaster's rentals, 88% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 4% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Lancaster are about 46 years old, on average. Of these, 10% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 90% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 6% are mid-rises, and 4% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Lancaster are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 31% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.