Average Rent in North Yorkshire
As of January 2026, the average rent in North Yorkshire is £825/month — 38% below the England average of £1,332. Rents have changed by +1.8% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £825/month (38% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are up +1.8% year-on-year
- 1-bed average: £576/month
- 1-bed rents are within the Local Housing Allowance rate
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in North Yorkshire breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £825 | +1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | £576 | +2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | £746 | +2.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | £913 | +1.8% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £1,325 | +1.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in North Yorkshire also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,156 |
| Semi-detached | £874 |
| Terraced | £809 |
| Flat / maisonette | £667 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the York area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £417 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £673 | £576 | £-97 |
| 2 bed | £773 | £746 | £-27 |
| 3 bed | £823 | £913 | +£90 |
| 4 bed | £1,197 | £1,325 | +£128 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in North Yorkshire: what to know
North Yorkshire is in the Yorkshire and The Humber region of England. The average rent of £825 per month is 38% below the England average of £1,332. This is roughly in line with the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average of £777.
Rents in North Yorkshire have risen +1.8% over the past year, slower than the Yorkshire and The Humber average of +4.9%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the York area (£673/month for a 1-bed) currently covers the average market rent of £576, which is relatively uncommon across England.
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FAQs
What is the average rent in North Yorkshire?
The average rent in North Yorkshire is £825 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £576, a 2-bed £746, a 3-bed £913.
Is rent in North Yorkshire going up or down?
Rents in North Yorkshire have increased by +1.8% over the past year. This is below the national average rate of increase, suggesting the market is relatively stable.
How does rent in North Yorkshire compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in North Yorkshire (£576) is within the LHA rate of £673 for the York area, which is relatively uncommon across England.
Is North Yorkshire a good area for affordable renting?
With average rents of £825/month, North Yorkshire is well below the England average of £1,332. Lower rents can make it easier to save or manage a budget, though availability and property standards vary.
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