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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
York, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where York rent stands today
York, PA rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat in the short term.
Compared to national trends
York sits 33.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 181 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studios in York rent for about $888/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,000/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,250/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms slightly lower at $1,475/month. Houses command a median of $1,550/month while apartments are at $1,150/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Veterans Memorial Park rents increased 15.1% year over year to $1,295/month, outpacing the citywide rise of 8.4%. In contrast, Devers and Salem Square saw declines of 14.3% and 12.3% respectively, showing varied local market dynamics within York.
Median rent
Median rent in York
$1,295/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in York is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in York
181
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of York rentals at each price point
Rent trends in York, PA
Average rent prices in York have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in York run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $887 |  1% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,475 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Devers | $1,195 | |
Doctors Row | $995 | |
Downtown York | $1,310 | |
East Side | $1,147 | |
Historic Newton Square | $1,250 | |
Northeast York | $1,195 | |
Northwest York | $1,150 | |
Salem Square | $1,225 | |
Southwest York | $1,147 | |
The Avenues | $1,137 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,747 | 11% | - | |
Houses | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $784 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$887
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown York
Average rent
$1,310
Northeast York
Average rent
$1,195
Northwest York
Average rent
$1,150
East Side
Average rent
$1,147
Southwest York
Average rent
$1,147
The Avenues
Average rent
$1,137
Doctors Row
Average rent
$995
Salem Square
Average rent
$1,225
Historic Newton Square
Average rent
$1,250
Devers
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$784
Last 30 days
9%
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
34%lower than the national median
15%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in York, PA is 22% lower than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%Discover rentals in York, PA
5d+ ago
Southwest York house for rent in York
122 E Cottage Pl, York, PA 17401
Studio
1 bath
$250
House for rent
Available Aug 27
4d ago
158 S Pershing Ave, York, PA 17401
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
540 W Market St, York, PA 17401
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East Side apartment for rent in York
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Emma Lane, York, PA 17406
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2220 N Susquehanna Trl, York, PA 17404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in York
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in York
8302 Hudson Ct, York, PA 17403
3 beds
2 baths
$2,199
House for rent
15h ago
Emma Lane, York, PA 17406
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,595
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2220 N Susquehanna Trl, York, PA 17404
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,775–$2,325
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Northeast York apartment for rent in York
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
959 E Philadelphia St, York, PA 17403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,080
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Pointer Court, York, PA 17408
3 beds
2 baths
$1,745–$1,845
House for rent
5d+ ago
152 E Philadelphia St, York, PA 17401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
221 S Pine St, York, PA 17403
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
275 Jefferson Ave, York, PA 17401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Emma Lane, York, PA 17406
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,595
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Northeast York apartment for rent in York
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
11h ago
118 S Richland Ave, York, PA 17404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
14h ago
205 Jefferson Ave, York, PA 17401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in York?
Average rent prices in York have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does York rent compare to the national average?
Rent in York is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in York?
The most affordable neighborhoods in York are Doctors Row ($995/mo), The Avenues ($1,137/mo), and East Side ($1,147/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in York?
To comfortably afford rent in York, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in York?
York's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $950 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market across the city's diverse housing stock.
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).