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Carlisle, PA

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A burgeoning small town with a unique culture thanks to nearby colleges and universities

Quaint Diverse College Town Nature Commuter

Don’t let Carlisle’s relatively small size fool you. This southern Pennsylvania locale is bursting with a diverse culture and attractive amenities. Carlisle rests just 23 miles west of Harrisburg, along Interstate 76. Dickinson College occupies a space near the center of town, providing a multicultural mix of students from far and wide. Affordable apartments and colorful homes will appease students and post-grads alike, as will the pizza places, custard shops, and breweries along High Street.

Carlisle is famous for its lively car shows. Put on throughout the summer and fall, owners and enthusiasts alike fill the Carlisle Fairgrounds to peruse the classic and exotic cars that turn up. Carlisle is convenient for commuters and travelers thanks to its location between I-76 and I-81. There’s a number of state forests to the north and south, putting the beauty of Pennsylvania just minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carlisle, PA is $900 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,400 for two bedrooms, and $1,751 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carlisle has increased by 8.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,249/month
598 Sq Ft
House
$2,299/month
1,135 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,069/month
374 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Dickinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

188 Students

7
out of 10

Bellaire El School

Public

Grades K-5

407 Students

6
out of 10

Mooreland El School

Public

Grades K-5

368 Students

6
out of 10

Crestview Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

5
out of 10

Letort Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

231 Students

5
out of 10

Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

577 Students

4
out of 10

Lamberton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

543 Students

4
out of 10

Carlisle Area High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,578 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • LeTort Park
  • Middlesex Township Splash Pad
  • Children's Lake
  • Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Airports

  • Harrisburg International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.