Renting in York

Yorkshire and the Humber

Average rent for a 2-bed in York: £1,025/mo

Pop. 211,0005% yield+5.1% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£650	£7,800
1-bed	£800	£9,600
2-bed	£1,025	£12,300
3-bed	£1,300	£15,600
4-bed	£1,600	£19,200

Visual Comparison

Studio

£650/mo

1-bed

£800/mo

2-bed

£1,025/mo

3-bed

£1,300/mo

4-bed

£1,600/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

York 2-bed rent is £25 (-2%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

Rent Growth

5.1%

year on year

Demand

High

Avg Deposit

£1,183

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

York is a historic city with a tight rental market driven by tourism workers, university students, and commuters to Leeds. The city centre has limited stock, pushing rents upward. Family homes in suburbs like Acomb offer more affordable options.

Popular Rental Areas in York

The Groves

Popular neighbourhood in York

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Bishopthorpe Road

Popular neighbourhood in York

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Heworth

Popular neighbourhood in York

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Acomb

Popular neighbourhood in York

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Transport Links

York mainline station on the East Coast Main Line with fast services to London, Edinburgh, and Leeds.

True Cost of Renting in York

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,409

£16,908 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£1,025
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£154
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in York

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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