Last updated on July 23, 2026

Average rent in
Carlisle, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Carlisle rent stands today

    Carlisle, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Month over month, rents fell 7.0%, a recent cooldown in the market despite the modest $48 monthly difference from last year.

  • Carlisle is 7.7% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 70 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $899/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,425/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,150/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range most renters encounter.

Median rent

Median rent in Carlisle

$1,795/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Carlisle is $1,795 per month as of July 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carlisle

70

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carlisle rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Carlisle, PA

Average rent prices in Carlisle have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carlisle, PA

Rent prices in Carlisle vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carlisle is $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlisle run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$899

6%

25%

1 bedroom

$1,300

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,425

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,850

4%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,150

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carlisle, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Carlisle, PA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Carlisle and Camp Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Carlisle

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,395
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlisle, PA is 29% higher than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.

Discover rentals in Carlisle, PA

Dawn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Dawn Ridge

79 Dawn Ridge Loop, Carlisle, PA 17013

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$340–$1,590

Apartment for rent

24 Liam Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Carlisle

House for rent

173 & 179 W Louther St - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.5

Very good

173 & 179 W Louther St

173 173 & 179 W Louther St, Carlisle, PA 17013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

353 N Hanover St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carlisle

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 9

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Frequently asked questions for Carlisle, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Carlisle rental market.

How much is rent in Carlisle?

The average rent in Carlisle is $1,795 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carlisle?

Average rent prices in Carlisle have decreased by 7% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Carlisle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carlisle is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carlisle?

To comfortably afford rent in Carlisle, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Carlisle?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Carlisle average around $1,350/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,570/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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