Lancaster, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Lancaster, California rental market.

Lancaster, California

Average Apartment Rent

$1,901

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

1.7%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Lancaster, California apartments have recorded a 1.7% rent increase.

Lancaster, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Lancaster $1,725 $1,709 $1,803 $1,848 $1,780 $1,844 $1,863 $1,851 $1,878 $1,901
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Lancaster
National
Nov 2021
$1,725
$1,596
Mar 2022
$1,709
$1,635
Jul 2022
$1,803
$1,708
Nov 2022
$1,848
$1,726
Mar 2023
$1,780
$1,714
Jul 2023
$1,844
$1,739
Nov 2023
$1,863
$1,733
Mar 2024
$1,851
$1,727
Jul 2024
$1,878
$1,752
Nov 2024
$1,901
$1,748

Lancaster, California Average Apartment Rent

Lancaster, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 51.7%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of Lancaster, California rentals, while condos priced $700 - $1000 hold the lowest share of the market – 1.31%.

Lancaster, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 22,440
Owner occupied housing units 29,901

Renters take up 43% of Lancaster, California real estate, occupying a total of 22,440 units, while homeowners live in 29,901 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.7

Renter median household income**

$46,610

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.06

Rental vacancy rate**

4.3%

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 837
1 bed 2,980
2 beds 7,486
3 beds 6,917
4 beds 3,567
5 or more beds 653

There are 7,486 rentals in Lancaster, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 33%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (3%), amounting to 653 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Lancaster, California homes for rent is 4.7.

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 685
25 - 34 years 4,681
35 - 44 years 5,438
45 - 54 years 4,239
55 - 59 years 1,907
60 - 64 years 2,044
65 - 74 years 2,103
75 - 84 years 1,058
85 years and over 285

Most condos for rent in Lancaster, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 14,793
Non-Family Households 7,647

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 9,773
No related children of the householder under 18 12,667

A total of 14,793 apartments for rent in Lancaster, California, or 66% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 44% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 9,773 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Lancaster, California is 3.06.

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 3,483
High school graduate (including equivalency) 6,472
Some college or associate's degree 7,926
Bachelor's degree or higher 4,559

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 20% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 16% of the homes for rent in Lancaster, California.

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 554
Built 2000 - 2009 2,102
Built 1990 - 1999 3,834
Built 1980 - 1989 7,729
Built 1970 - 1979 3,548
Built 1960 - 1969 2,036
Built 1950 - 1959 1,904
Built 1940 - 1949 410
Built 1939 or earlier 295

The highest share of Lancaster, California apartment rentals, namely 34% or 7,729 units, were Built 1980 - 1989, followed by those Built 1990 - 1999 (17%, 3,834 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (16%, 3,548 units).

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 627
Moved in 2018 to 2020 5,423
Moved in 2010 to 2017 13,610
Moved in 2000 to 2009 1,876
Moved in 1990 to 1999 603
Moved in 1989 or earlier 301

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Lancaster, California renters (61%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Lancaster, California condos for rent is 2015.

Lancaster, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 2,442
1 vehicle available 10,130
2 vehicles available 6,700
3 vehicles available 2,248
4 vehicles available 550
5 or more vehicles available 370

When it comes to transportation options, 45% of Lancaster, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 30% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 11% have No vehicle available.

Lancaster, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 17,833
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 2,502
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 262
Walked 364
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 383
Worked at home 1,809

Lancaster, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 62,053
Moved within same county 4,168
Moved from different county within same state 715
Moved from different state 669

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Lancaster, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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