What is the average apartment size in Castle Shannon?

The average size for a Castle Shannon, PA apartment is 839 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 Castle Shannon?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Castle Shannon is $1,224 per month, a 9.2% increase from last year’s average of $1,121.

What is the average apartment size in Castle Shannon?

The typical apartment in Castle Shannon offers about 839 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Castle Shannon, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Castle Shannon?

The typical rent budget in Castle Shannon ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Castle Shannon?

In Castle Shannon, 28% of households rent while 72% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Castle Shannon is $1,224, a 9.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,121.

One-bedroom apartments provide 683 square feet for $1,170, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,230 offer 877 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (968 sq ft) for $1,305, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Castle Shannon, PA

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,224	839 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,170	683 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,230	877 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,305	968 sq. ft.

Castle Shannon, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Castle Shannon, PA have increased by 9.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,121 to $1,224.

What's the typical rent budget in Castle Shannon, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Castle Shannon, PA (41%) 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 Castle Shannon, PA?

1,717 or 28% of the households in Castle Shannon, PA are renter-occupied while 4,512 or 72% are owner-occupied.

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How Castle Shannon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Castle Shannon	$1,224
Philadelphia	$2,027
Pittsburgh	$1,775
York	$1,537
Allentown	$1,666
Bethlehem	$1,872
Lehigh Valley	$1,791
Harrisburg	$1,405
Reading	$1,674
State College	$2,037
Swissvale	$946
Wilkinsburg	$1,105

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 Castle Shannon 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.