What is the average apartment size in York?

The average size for a York, PA apartment is 982 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?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in York is $1,508 per month, a 0.33% increase from last year’s average of $1,503.

What is the average apartment size in York?

The typical apartment in York offers about 982 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

York, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in York ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in York?

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

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in York is $1,508, a 0.33% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,503.

One-bedroom apartments provide 742 square feet for $1,327, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,522 offer 1,031 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,298 sq ft) for $1,855, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in York, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,508	982 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,327	742 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,522	1,031 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,855	1,298 sq. ft.

York, PA rent trends

Rental prices in York, PA have increased by 0.33% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,503 to $1,508.

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

The largest share of rentals in York, PA (56%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in York, PA?

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

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How York Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
York	$1,508
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Mechanicsburg	$1,523

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 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.