What is the average apartment size in Yorktown?

The average size for a Yorktown, VA apartment is 1,065 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 Yorktown?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Yorktown is $1,832 per month, a 4.49% increase from last years average of $1,754.

What is the average apartment size in Yorktown?

The typical apartment in Yorktown offers about 1,065 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Yorktown, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Yorktown ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 72% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Yorktown?

In Yorktown, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Yorktown is $1,832, a 4.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,754.

One-bedroom apartments provide 797 square feet for $1,520, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,820 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,308 sq ft) for $2,129, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Yorktown, VA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,832	1,065 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,520	797 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,820	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,129	1,308 sq. ft.

Yorktown, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Yorktown, VA have increased by 4.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,754 to $1,832.

What's the typical rent budget in Yorktown, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Yorktown, VA (72%) 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 Yorktown, VA?

36 or 37% of the households in Yorktown, VA are renter-occupied while 62 or 63% are owner-occupied.

How Yorktown Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Yorktown	$1,832
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Carrollton, VA	$1,760
Poquoson, VA	$1,815
Hampton	$1,511
Chesapeake	$1,768
Portsmouth	$1,371
Suffolk	$1,809
Smithfield, VA	$1,653

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 Yorktown 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.