Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
York, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where York rent stands today

    York, PA rent rose 2.0% year over year to a current median of $1,275/month, though renters pay $22 less per month on average than last year, a negligible dollar change. Month over month, rent increased 1.6%, continuing a modest upward trend since the recent trough in late 2024.

  • York is 32.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 192 total rentals, with a mix of apartments and houses, making it accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $848/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,395/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,585/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across York's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in York

$1,275/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in York is $1,275 per month as of September 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in York

192

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of York rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in York, PA

Average rent prices in York have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in York, PA

Rent prices in York vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in York is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in York run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$847

1%

1%

1 bedroom

$995

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,295

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,395

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,585

3%

14%

Studio

Average rent

$847

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in York, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in York, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in York and Camp Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

York

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,405
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in York, PA is 9% lower than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.

Discover rentals in York, PA

122 E Cottage Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest York house for rent in York

122 East Cottage Place - Garag...

122 E Cottage Pl, York, PA 17401

Studio

1 bath

$250

143 North Albemarle Street - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8

Very good

143 North Albemarle Street

143 N Albemarle St, York, PA 17403

2 beds

1 bath

$845

Price drop

JTP - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

JTP

2100 W Mason Ave, York, PA 17404

2 beds

1 bath

$850

272 W. COTTAGE PLACE - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

272 W. COTTAGE PLACE

272 W Cottage Pl, York, PA 17401

3 beds

1 bath

$895

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Frequently asked questions for York, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the York rental market.

How much is rent in York?

The average rent in York is $1,275 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in York?

Average rent prices in York have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does York rent compare to the national average?

Rent in York is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in York?

The most affordable neighborhoods in York are Doctors Row ($937/mo), East Side ($1,045/mo), and The Avenues ($1,050/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in York?

To comfortably afford rent in York, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in York?

January offers the lowest rents in York with roughly a 10% difference from September's peak prices, while December represents the least competitive period with reduced demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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