Average Rent in York, PA (2026)

Typical asking rent in York is $1,512. Across the 6 ZIP codes with data it runs from $1,202 to $1,690, so which side of town you buy on matters as much as the city average. Data as of July 2026.

Median rent
$1,512
Average rent
$1,483
Lowest ZIP
$1,202
Highest ZIP
$1,690

Rent by ZIP code in York

ZIP codeCountyTypical rentvs city median
17402York County$1,690+12%
17406York County$1,669+10%
17408York County$1,662+10%
17403York County$1,362-10%
17404York County$1,315-13%
17401York County$1,202-21%

Rent by bedroom count in York

Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for York County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.

Unit sizeFY2027 Fair Market RentChange from FY2026
Studio$951+2.8%
1 bedroom$1,042-1.7%
2 bedroom$1,327-0.6%
3 bedroom$1,757-2.2%
4 bedroom$1,846-0.2%

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.

Is rent going up or down in York?

Typical rent across York County is $1,396 as of August 2026. That is up 3.7% from a year earlier and up 28.4% over five years.

YearTypical rent, York CountyChange
2021$1,121+10.3%
2022$1,180+5.3%
2023$1,252+6.1%
2024$1,307+4.4%
2025$1,365+4.5%
2026 (through August)$1,396+2.3%

Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.

York rent questions

What is the average rent in York, PA?
Typical asking rent in York is $1,512 a month as of July 2026, across 6 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,202 to $1,690.
How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in York?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in York County is $1,327 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,042 and a three bedroom is $1,757. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
Is rent going up or down in York?
Rent is rising. Typical rent in York County is $1,396 as of August 2026, up 3.7% from a year earlier.
What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in York?
ZIP 17401 has the lowest typical asking rent in York at $1,202 a month, compared with $1,512 for the city overall.
How much income do you need to rent in York?
Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical York rent of $1,512, that is about $4,536 a month, or $54,432 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.

How to use these numbers

These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.

If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. York sits in the York-Hanover, PA metro area.

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Would a rental in York cash flow?

Start the analyzer with the York median rent of $1,512 and add a real purchase price to see cash flow, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return.