Rent in York, PA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,335$16,020 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,327 (−0.6%)How much rent can you afford in York, PA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in York, PA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $925 | $11,100 | $37,000 | $17.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | $20.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,335 | $16,020 | $53,400 | $25.67/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,796 | $21,552 | $71,840 | $34.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,850 | $22,200 | $74,000 | $35.58/hr |
Living and working in York, PA
Rent in York, PA: common questions
How much is rent going down in York, PA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,327 for a two-bedroom, down 0.6% from $1,335. A one-bedroom goes from $1,060 to $1,042, a studio from $925 to $951.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in York, PA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,060 for a one-bedroom and $1,335 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,020 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in York, PA?
To keep a $1,335 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.67 an hour, or $53,400 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,060 takes $20.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in York, PA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $925, one bedroom $1,060, two $1,335, three $1,796 and four $1,850 a month.
Is rent affordable in York, PA?
For the typical household, earning $48,420 a year ($4,035 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,335 takes 33.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,335 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,400. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.67 an hour.