What is the average apartment size in Shippensburg University?

The average size for a Shippensburg University, PA apartment is 897 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 Shippensburg University?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Shippensburg University is $1,830 per month, a 13.32% increase from last years average of $1,615.

What is the average apartment size in Shippensburg University?

The typical apartment in Shippensburg University offers about 897 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Shippensburg University, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Shippensburg University?

The typical rent budget in Shippensburg University ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Shippensburg University?

In Shippensburg University, 100% of households rent while own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 27, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Shippensburg University is $1,830, a 13.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,615.

One-bedroom apartments provide 682 square feet for $918, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,674 offer 875 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Shippensburg University, PA

Last updated: February 27, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,830	897 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$918	682 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,674	875 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Shippensburg University, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Shippensburg University, PA have increased by 13.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,615 to $1,830.

What's the typical rent budget in Shippensburg University, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Shippensburg University, PA (53%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Shippensburg University, PA?

17 or 100% of the households in Shippensburg University, PA are renter-occupied while or are owner-occupied.

How Shippensburg University Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
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
Shippensburg University	$1,830

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 Shippensburg University 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.