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York

Pop. 44,938·111th most expensive in Pennsylvania·York rents are up 6.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,366/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$599
Stable (Monthly)
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York · $1,366
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where York's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,366/mo
Expected by trend
$1,362/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,116
2 BR
$1,394
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$1,958
Research median
$1,394/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,392/yr
At $1,366/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

York, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,938
Median income
$48,420
Median age
34.3
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
23.9%
27%
25.2%
13.1%
Under 1823.9%
18–3427%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.8%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
40.5%
26.8%
36.6%
White40.5%
Black26.8%
Hispanic36.6%
Asian1.1%
Education (25+)
17.7%
41.2%
23.6%
17.5%
No HS diploma17.7%
HS diploma41.2%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How York, PA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$987 → $1,366
up 38.4%
Income
$39,764 → $48,420
up 21.8%
Population
44,692 → 44,938
up 0.6%
Renter share
57.4% → 56.3%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
15.9% → 17.5%
+1.6 pts
Median age
33.2 → 34.3
+1.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in York, PA has climbed from $987 to $1,366, a 38.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $39,764 in 2021 to $48,420 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the York, PA market of 2021.

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By apartment size

York rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in York. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in York, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in York is $1,366/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $990/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,394/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,116/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($48,420/yr), York ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is York an affordable city for renters?

York is considered moderate for renters. At $1,366/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($48,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. York slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in York?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,366/mo in York. The local median household income is $48,420/yr, meaning the typical York household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in York?

Rent in York has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which York neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in York are 17401 ($1,207/mo), 17404 ($1,311/mo), and 17403 ($1,323/mo). Citywide, the median rent in York is $1,366/mo.

How does York rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

York is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #111 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,366/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than York?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than York ($1,366/mo): Dallastown ($1,013/mo), Middletown ($1,322/mo).

What percentage of York residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of York households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, York has a strong rental market.

How does York rent compare to the national average?

York's median rent of $1,366/mo is $599 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #111 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,366/mo, rent takes ~34% of York's median household income ($48,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

York 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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