Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Carlisle, PA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Carlisle, PA rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,742/month. Renters today are paying $199 less per month on average than last year despite a modest 0.9% month-over-month increase.

  • Carlisle, PA rent is 10.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. This positions the city as a moderately priced market relative to the national rental landscape.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Carlisle run about $835/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,437/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, and 4+ bedrooms at a median of $2,150/month. These figures show the rent spread across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Carlisle climbed 15.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 8.3%. Meanwhile, studios fell 20.5%, showing distinct trends within the rental market by bedroom size.

Median rent

Median rent in Carlisle

$1,742/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carlisle is $1,742 per month as of June 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $207 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carlisle

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carlisle rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Carlisle run $1,449 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$835

8%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,437

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,850

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,150

6%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,437

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

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$1,742
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,615
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carlisle, PA is 8% higher than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.

Discover rentals in Carlisle, PA

Dawn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Dawn Ridge

79 Dawn Ridge Loop, Carlisle, PA 17013

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$394–$1,540

Apartment for rent

142 S Hanover St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Carlisle

142 S Hanover St #1, Carlisle, PA 17013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

$1,185

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 7

173 & 179 W Louther St - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

423 N Hanover Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

423 N Hanover Street

423 N Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,742 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carlisle?

Average rent prices in Carlisle have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Carlisle rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carlisle is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $207 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 $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

One-bedroom apartments in Carlisle averaged around $1,300 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units reached around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market conditions across the city's available inventory.

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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