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Shippensburg, PA 17257, USA
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Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $950 /mo | 1 unit available | First floor, 2 bedroom rental in town. Owner pays water, sewer, trash and gas heat. Includes washer/dryer hook up, lawncare and snow removal on public sidewalk. Tenants pay for electric, gas for water heater and cable/internet. Small dog or cat considered with additional fees. Renters Insurance required. If interested, please submit applications for all individuals 18 and over at jalexhomes com You can view our screening criteria for approval before submitting an online application by going to the website and clicking the rentals tab and then scoring criteria. |
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Amenities for 42 S. Penn St.
Apartment Amenities
| Gas Heat | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Range |
| Refrigerator | Stove |
Services
| Water, Sewer & Trash |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 2 |
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About 42 S. Penn St.
First floor, 2 bedroom rental in town. Owner pays water, sewer, trash and gas heat. Includes washer/dryer hook up, lawncare and snow removal on public sidewalk. Tenants pay for electric, gas for water heater and cable/internet. Small dog or cat considered with additional fees. Renters Insurance required. If interested, please submit applications for all individuals 18 and over at jalexhomes com You can view our screening criteria for approval before submitting an online application by going to the website and clicking the rentals tab and then scoring criteria.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 42 S. Penn St. compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1.2 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.1 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
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Rent trends in Shippensburg
2-bedroom apartments at 42 S. Penn St. cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Shippensburg.
Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Shippensburg
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $773 |
| April 2026 | $770 |
| May 2026 | $760 |
| June 2026 | $768 |
| July 2026 | $795 |
| August 2026 | $784 |
| September 2026 | $768 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$38,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $950.
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Schools near 42 S. Penn St.
James Burd Elementary School
600 brad st
shippensburg, PA, 17257
K-3Public
B
Shippensburg Intermediate School
601 hollar ave
shippensburg, PA, 17257
4-5Public
B
Upper Adams Intrmdt School
136 fohl st
arendtsville, PA, 17303
4-6Public
B
Neighborhood
Getting around PA 17257 near Shippensburg
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for Shippensburg, PA 17257
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within a short drive
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