What is the average apartment size in Lancaster?

The average size for a Lancaster, NY apartment is 990 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.

What is the average rent in Lancaster?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lancaster is $1,648 per month, a 1.06% decrease from last years average of $1,665.

What is the average apartment size in Lancaster?

The typical apartment in Lancaster offers about 990 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lancaster, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lancaster?

The typical rent budget in Lancaster ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lancaster?

In Lancaster, 26% of households rent while 74% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lancaster is $1,648, a 1.06% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,665.

One-bedroom apartments provide 771 square feet for $1,335, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,809 offer 1,106 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,382 sq ft) for $2,135, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lancaster, NY

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,648	990 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,335	771 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,809	1,106 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,135	1,382 sq. ft.

Lancaster, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Lancaster, NY have decreased by 1.06% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,665 to $1,648.

What's the typical rent budget in Lancaster, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Lancaster, NY (38%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lancaster, NY?

1,343 or 26% of the households in Lancaster, NY are renter-occupied while 3,732 or 74% are owner-occupied.

How Lancaster Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lancaster	$1,648
New York City	$5,227
Manhattan	$5,524
Hudson Valley	$2,603
Brooklyn	$4,351
Queens	$4,401
Ithaca	$2,305
Albany	$1,743
Buffalo	$1,419
Poughkeepsie	$2,083
Amityville	$2,932
Amherst Town	$1,890
Tonawanda Town	$1,233
Cheektowaga Town	$1,377
Clarence Town	$2,110
Hamburg Town	$1,471
Orchard Park	$1,488
Grand Island Town	$1,446
West Seneca	$1,402

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lancaster apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.