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Average Rent in Lancaster 17601 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Lancaster 17601, Lancaster, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,890/mo
▲ +2.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,800/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Lancaster 17601 vs Lancaster, PA Average
Lancaster 17601 is more expensive the Lancaster, PA average by $200/mo (12%). The citywide average is $1,690/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lancaster 17601?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Lancaster 17601 is $1,890 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units. Rents have increased $45 (2.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Greenview Terrace starting at $1,800/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,800/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,980/mo.
Prices range from $1,800 to $1,980 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Lancaster 17601 Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lancaster 17601
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lancaster 17601
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenview Terrace | $1,800/mo | $1,890/mo | 2 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Lancaster 17601 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lancaster 17601
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,890/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,800/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in Lancaster 17601 is $63,421 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lancaster 17601
Overall prices in Lancaster 17601 runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 96.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lancaster 17601's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,890 |
| Utilities | $366 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $871 |
| Healthcare | $425 |
| Other goods and services | $680 |
| Estimated total | $4,763/mo |
Population
57,683
Median household income
$63,421
Census median rent
$1,177/mo
Rent as % of income
28.6%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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