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Rental Market Trends in York, PA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in York, PA is $1,380/month.

Rent in York is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,380/month

Average Rent

719 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.5%

Change / Year

547

Available Apartments

York rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in York average $1,027 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in York average $1,380 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in York average $1,545 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in York average $1,851 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,027/month
367 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,380/month
719 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,545/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,851/month
1,223 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$961/month
172 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,264/month
243 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,666/month
787 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,810/month
489 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,982/month
931 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,002/month
499 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in York, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in York, PA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in York, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
9% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in York?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown York, East Side-York and Tyler Run-Queens Gate are the most affordable neighborhoods in York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown York
$1,221/month
844 Sq Ft
East Side-York
$1,355/month
778 Sq Ft
Tyler Run-Queens Gate
$1,406/month
672 Sq Ft
East York
$1,465/month
874 Sq Ft
Springetts Manor-Yorklyn
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft
Stonybrook-Wilshire
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in York?

Based on current rent prices, Springetts Manor-Yorklyn, Stonybrook-Wilshire and East York are the most expensive neighborhoods in York.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Springetts Manor-Yorklyn
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft
Stonybrook-Wilshire
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft
East York
$1,465/month
874 Sq Ft
Tyler Run-Queens Gate
$1,406/month
672 Sq Ft
East Side-York
$1,355/month
778 Sq Ft
Downtown York
$1,221/month
844 Sq Ft

Which York neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in York with the most apartments available are Springetts Manor-Yorklyn, Stonybrook-Wilshire and Tyler Run-Queens Gate .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Springetts Manor-Yorklyn
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft
Stonybrook-Wilshire
$1,596/month
782 Sq Ft
Tyler Run-Queens Gate
$1,406/month
672 Sq Ft
East York
$1,465/month
874 Sq Ft
East Side-York
$1,355/month
778 Sq Ft
Downtown York
$1,221/month
844 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in York, PA?

Because the average rent in York is $1,380, you’ll want to make about $4,600 per month or $55,200 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in York, PA is 3.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in York is 10.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,027 - $1,851. You can expect to pay 6.3% less for groceries, 10.5% more for utilities, and 8.2% more for transportation.

City

York, PA

547 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does York, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare York, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown York

York, PA

Springetts Manor-Yorklyn

York, PA

Studio
$1,300/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,296/month
$1,891/month
Two Bedroom
$1,501/month
$1,870/month
Three Bedroom
$2,228/month
$2,045/month
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Apartment Communities in York We Think You'll Love

Fallbrook Flats

Fallbrook Flats

3883 E Market St,
York, PA 17402

1-3 Beds | $1,605 - $2,179

200 5th Apartments

200 5th Apartments

200 5th Ave,
York, PA 17404

1-2 Beds | $1,369 - $1,799

The Residences at Heritage Crossings

The Residences at Heritage Crossings

212 N Beaver St,
York, PA 17401

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,300 - $1,850

Wynfield Apartments

Wynfield Apartments

2549 S George St,
York, PA 17406

1-4 Beds | $1,727 - $2,549

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in York?

The average rent in York is $1,380 per month, which is 17.1% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in York?

The average rent for a house in York, PA is $1,666 per month.

Are rents going up or down in York?

Rents in York, PA are increasing, with prices up 2.5% year-over-year and $34 more per month.

What rent range is most common in York?

In York, PA, 50% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania York Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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