What is the average apartment size in York City?

The average size for a York City, PA apartment is 935 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in York City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in York City is $1,443 per month, a 5.33% increase from last year’s average of $1,370.

What is the average apartment size in York City?

The typical apartment in York City offers about 935 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

York City, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in York City?

The typical rent budget in York City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in York City?

In York City, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in York City is $1,443, a 5.33% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,370.

One-bedroom apartments provide 725 square feet for $1,264, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,502 offer 1,149 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,035 sq ft) for $1,594, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in York City, PA

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,443	935 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,264	725 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,502	1,149 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,594	1,035 sq. ft.

York City, PA rent trends

Rental prices in York City, PA have increased by 5.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,370 to $1,443.

What's the typical rent budget in York City, PA?

The largest share of rentals in York City, PA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in York City, PA?

10,029 or 56% of the households in York City, PA are renter-occupied while 7,822 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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How York City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
York City	$1,443

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all York City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.