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Rents in Lancaster are $336 below the Fairfield County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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721 Union St, Lancaster, OH 43130
Red Door Equities Management, based in Lancaster, manages single-family homes, multi-family property and small apartment buildings in Lancaster, Pickaway County, Circleville, Newark and Chillicothe, with leasing, rent collection, lease enforcement and accounting.
In their words: “We provide intuitive and process-driven property management in Lancaster that covers everything from rent collection to lease enforcement to accounting and resident relationships.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a helpful, polite maintenance team, quick repairs and an easy process.
117 W Main St Ste 207, Lancaster, OH 43130
Focus Realty and Management, based in Lancaster, manages single-family homes and apartments in Central Ohio, including Fairfield and Licking Counties, Buckeye Lake, Newark, Circleville and Pataskala, with tenant placement and rent collection.
In their words: “Whether you’re an established investor or just starting, our dedicated team of real estate professionals is here to help you succeed and thrive.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention friendly, honest staff, good communication and maintenance requests completed quickly.
121 E 5th Ave #1, Lancaster, OH 43130
One Management, based in Lancaster, manages apartments, multi-plexes, condos, single-family homes and vacation rentals in Fairfield and Hocking Counties, offering leasing, tenant screening, record keeping and bill paying.
In their words: “Let us take care of all the logistics of management so you don't have to.”
Fairfield Homes, based in Lancaster and founded in 1947, develops, builds and manages multifamily and affordable housing communities in Central Ohio and the Midwest, including third-party management for other owners.
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Rents in Lancaster are $336 below the Fairfield County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: +$48 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lancaster's typical asking rent is $336 (21.5%) below the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lancaster is number 4 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, May and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $1,226 | +4.1% | 4 |
| Columbus | $1,471 | +2.7% | 41 |
| Upper Arlington | $1,965 | +1.1% | 2 |
| Dublin | $1,732 | +2.0% | 8 |
| Powell | $2,480 | +7.9% | 4 |
| Mansfield | $852 | +5.8% | 3 |
| Beavercreek | $1,764 | +3.5% | 3 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Lancaster is $1,226 (September 2026); +4.1% over the past year and +48.1% over five years. About 40.9% of homes in Lancaster are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 4 property management companies in Lancaster, OH.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lancaster was $1,226 a month in September 2026, +4.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, May and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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