York Rent Guide and Insights

Discover York's 2026 rental market: average rents for flats vs. houses, bedroom-count breakdowns, % of homes with gardens or balconies, plus an interactive postcode heatmap.

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Lisa Thomson
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Houses

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for houses in the area!

What is the average rent for a house in York?

The average monthly rent for a house in York is £1,241, costing on average £3 per sqft.

Average rents for houses by bedroom count are: £976 for a two-bedroom, £1,260 for a three-bedroom, £1,630 for a four-bedroom, and £2,463 for a five-bedroom.

What share of houses in York feature gardens and parking?

In York, 76% of houses have a garden and 87% include parking.

What is the breakdown of property types in York?

The housing mix in York is 22% detached, 29% semi-detached, 35% terraced, and 15% other.

£1,241
Average Rent
£976
2 Bed
£1,260
3 Bed
£1,630
4 Bed
£2,463
5 Bed
76%
Have a garden
£3
per sqft
87%
Include parking
Detached: 22%
Semi-Detached: 29%
Terraced: 35%
Other: 15%

What is the most expensive area in York to rent a home?

The most expensive area to rent a house in York is YO31, where the average monthly rent is £1,935. The second and third most expensive areas are YO10 with an average rent of £1,839 and YO30 with an average rent of £1,606 .

What is the cheapest area in York to rent a home?

The cheapest area to rent a house in York is YO12, where the average monthly rent is £887. The second and third cheapest areas are YO16 with an average rent of £894 and YO25 with an average rent of £915 .

Flats and apartments

Explore rental insights, market trends, and average rents for flats in the area!

What is the average rent for a flat in York?

The average monthly rent for a flat in York is £858, costing on average £1 per sqft per month.

Average rents for flats by bedroom count are: £735 for a one-bedroom, £930 for a two-bedroom, £1,369 for a three-bedroom, and £1,300 for a four-bedroom.

What share of flats in York feature balconies and parking?

In York, 7% of flats have a balcony and 70% include parking.

£858
Average Rent
£735
1 Bed
£930
2 Bed
£1,369
3 Bed
£1,300
4 Bed
7%
Have a balcony
70%
Include parking
£1
per sqft per month

What is the most expensive area in York to rent a flat?

The most expensive area to rent a flat in York is YO23, where the average monthly rent is £1,399. The second and third most expensive areas are YO1 with an average rent of £1,341 and YO10 with an average rent of £1,180 .

What is the cheapest area in York to rent a flat?

The cheapest area to rent a flat in York is YO25, where the average monthly rent is £566. The second and third cheapest areas are YO16 with an average rent of £612 and YO41 with an average rent of £630 .

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