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Average Rent in Lancaster 93536 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Lancaster 93536, Lancaster, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,482/mo
▼ 3.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,620/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
82
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Lancaster 93536
13 listed units across 3 buildings in Lancaster 93536 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $118/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Oaks Apartments | Unit 1 | $2,355 | $2,124 | $231 |
| West Oaks Apartments | Unit 2 | $2,365 | $2,134 | $231 |
| West Oaks Apartments | Unit 3 | $2,360 | $2,129 | $231 |
| Park West Village Apartments | Unit 1 | $2,196 | $2,062 | $134 |
| Park West Village Apartments | Unit 2 | $2,096 | $1,962 | $134 |
| Park West Village Apartments | Unit 3 | $2,191 | $2,057 | $134 |
| Park West Village Apartments | Unit 4 | $2,201 | $2,067 | $134 |
| Vello Crossings | Unit 43711-B, Villa 1 | $2,106 | $2,056 | $50 |
Lancaster 93536 vs Lancaster, CA Average
Lancaster 93536 is cheaper than the Lancaster, CA average by $143/mo (5%). The citywide average is $2,625/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Lancaster 93536?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Lancaster 93536 is $2,482 per month across 7 apartment communities and 82 available units. Rents have decreased $74 (3.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Copper Square starting at $1,620/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,181/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,490/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,927/mo.
Prices range from $1,620 to $3,277 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 16 units are currently listed.
Lancaster 93536 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $2,528 | - | 5 |
| June 2026 | $2,495 | -$33 | 5 |
| July 2026 | $2,390 | -$105 | 7 |
| August 2026 | $2,405 | +$15 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Lancaster 93536
Rent Prices by Apartment in Lancaster 93536
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Square | $1,620/mo | $1,774/mo | 12 | 3.6 |
| Woodlands West Apartment Homes | $1,725/mo | $2,013/mo | 2 | 4.3 |
| Park West Village Apartments | $1,962/mo | $2,132/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| Vello Crossings | $2,056/mo | $2,406/mo | 18 | 4.4 |
| West Oaks Apartments | $2,124/mo | $2,129/mo | 3 | 4.2 |
| Desert Meadows Apartments & Townhomes | $2,475/mo | $2,745/mo | 26 | 4.8 |
| Vello Valley | $2,591/mo | $2,906/mo | 16 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Lancaster 93536
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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
$99,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,482/mo.
Comfortable income
$119,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,620/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Lancaster 93536 is $76,083 , about 36% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lancaster 93536
Overall prices in Lancaster 93536 runs above the national average by about 15% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 114.7, 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 93536's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,482 |
| Utilities | $744 |
| Groceries | $578 |
| Transportation | $1,773 |
| Healthcare | $865 |
| Other goods and services | $1,384 |
| Estimated total | $7,826/mo |
Population
170,013
Median household income
$76,083
Census median rent
$1,696/mo
Rent as % of income
35.1%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
32 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.
Google Search Trends for Lancaster 93536 Apartments
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