What is the average apartment size in Carlisle?

The average size for a Carlisle, PA apartment is 1,035 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 Carlisle?

As of Jun / 2026, the average rent in Carlisle is $1,557 per month, a 0.67% decrease from last years average of $1,568.

What is the average apartment size in Carlisle?

The typical apartment in Carlisle offers about 1,035 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Carlisle, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Carlisle ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Carlisle?

In Carlisle, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Carlisle is $1,557, a 0.67% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,568.

One-bedroom apartments provide 790 square feet for $1,372, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,637 offer 1,083 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,480 sq ft) for $1,722, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Carlisle, PA

Last updated: August 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,557	1,035 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,372	790 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,637	1,083 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,722	1,480 sq. ft.

Carlisle, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Carlisle, PA have decreased by 0.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,568 to $1,557.

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

The largest share of rentals in Carlisle, PA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Carlisle, PA?

4,732 or 51% of the households in Carlisle, PA are renter-occupied while 4,491 or 49% are owner-occupied.

How Carlisle Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Carlisle	$1,557
Philadelphia	$2,036
Pittsburgh	$1,834
Lehigh Valley	$1,847
Harrisburg	$1,437
Reading	$1,679
State College	$2,127
Allentown	$1,683
York	$1,591
Lancaster	$1,836
Bethlehem	$1,908
Mechanicsburg	$1,547
Camp Hill	$1,515
Shippensburg, PA	$1,440
Enola, PA	$1,672
Middletown, PA	$1,618

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 Carlisle 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.