Shippensburg Apartments for Rent

About Shippensburg

The borough of Shippensburg is located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of South Central PA, between Franklin and Cumberland counties. Living in Shippensburg apartments you will be 41 miles southwest of Harrisburg, nearby the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate 81. Shippensburg is also home to Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, part of the State’s system of higher education. One of the many benefits to residents is the Raider Regional Transit, a local bus system that transports students and others throughout the area.

Finding a rental in Shippensburg should not be difficult. There are many apartments and townhomes throughout town, many within walking distance of the university. One bedroom apartments in Shippensburg usually rent for about $800-900 per month.

Once you get settled in your Shippensburg apartment, you’ll find plenty of things to do to keep you busy. The Shippensburg Community Fair has been held every year since 1958 and includes agricultural exhibits, food vendors and carnival rides. However, it does not outshine the yearly Corn Festival that attracts more than 60,000 visitors from throughout the region who want to enjoy more than 300 crafts and antique vendors, food booths featuring corn in every available form and tons of entertainment.

Outdoor lovers can plan regular trips Michaux State Forest for mountain biking on trails with varying degrees of difficulty, fishing in Trout stocked waters and site seeing. During the winter you can ride a snow mobile or cross country ski here. Racing fans will appreciate living near Shippensburg Speedway on Route 174 West. If you are a history buff, Gettysburg is only 29 miles from here where you can experience the Gettysburg National Battlefield and attractions.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Shippensburg, PA and nearby cities: