What is the average apartment size in Shillington?

The average size for a Shillington, PA apartment is 892 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 Shillington?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Shillington is $1,479 per month, a 5.87% increase from last years average of $1,397.

What is the average apartment size in Shillington?

The typical apartment in Shillington offers about 892 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shillington, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Shillington ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shillington?

In Shillington, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shillington is $1,479, a 5.87% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,397.

One-bedroom apartments provide 743 square feet for $1,386, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,536 offer 983 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shillington, PA

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,479	892 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,386	743 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,536	983 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shillington, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Shillington, PA have increased by 5.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,397 to $1,479.

What's the typical rent budget in Shillington, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Shillington, PA (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shillington, PA?

721 or 35% of the households in Shillington, PA are renter-occupied while 1,339 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Shillington Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Shillington	$1,479
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
Wyomissing	$1,937
Sinking Spring	$1,468
West Reading	$1,607

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 Shillington 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.