What is the average apartment size in East York?

The average size for a East York, PA apartment is 989 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 East York?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in East York is $1,611 per month, a 9.85% increase from last years average of $1,467.

What is the average apartment size in East York?

The typical apartment in East York offers about 989 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

East York, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in East York ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 63% of rentals in this range.

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

In East York, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 26, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in East York is $1,611, a 9.85% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,467.

One-bedroom apartments provide 737 square feet for $1,385, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,596 offer 1,017 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,236 sq ft) for $2,040, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in East York, PA

Last updated: February 26, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,611	989 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,385	737 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,596	1,017 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,040	1,236 sq. ft.

East York, PA rent trends

Rental prices in East York, PA have increased by 9.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,467 to $1,611.

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

The largest share of rentals in East York, PA (63%) 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 East York, PA?

1,075 or 28% of the households in East York, PA are renter-occupied while 2,733 or 72% are owner-occupied.

How East York Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Philadelphia	$1,982
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,776
Harrisburg	$1,397
Reading	$1,668
Allentown	$1,633
State College	$2,148
Mechanicsburg	$1,539
Bethlehem	$1,869
Chambersburg	$1,576
East York	$1,611

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 East 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.