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Average Rent in York, PA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in York, PA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,944/mo
▲ +13% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,792/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in York, PA
Compare average rent across York, PA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York 17406 | $1,669 | $1,151 | 2 | 6 |
| York 17402 | $1,582 | $1,510 | 1 | 2 |
| York 17401 | $1,277 | $925 | 1 | 18 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in York, PA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in York, PA is $1,944 per month across 2 apartment communities and 2 available units. Rents have increased $206 (13%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Pleasant Valley Townhomes starting at $1,792/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,944/mo.
Prices range from $1,792 to $2,095 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
York, PA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in York, PA
Rent Prices by Apartment in York, PA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Townhomes | $1,792/mo | $1,792/mo | 1 | 2.9 |
| Yohn Property Management | $2,095/mo | $2,095/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for York, PA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in York, PA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$78,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,944/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,792/mo), you need to earn at least $72,000/year.
Median household income in York, PA is $47,115 , about 50% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in York, PA
Overall prices in York, PA runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by York, PA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,944 |
| Utilities | $373 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $890 |
| Healthcare | $434 |
| Other goods and services | $695 |
| Estimated total | $4,868/mo |
Population
44,830
Median household income
$47,115
Census median rent
$958/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
34.2
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore York, PA Apartments
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