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Off-Campus Housing Near Shippensburg University
$450+/unit
Fees may applyRocktowne Student Townhomes
$530+/unit
Fees may applyRoxbury Ridge Apartments
About Off-Campus Housing Near Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University is a public university within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, located in Shippensburg, a small borough in Cumberland County in central Pennsylvania. Enrolling approximately 5,000 to 6,000 students, the university offers programs across business, education, the social sciences, and the arts. Shippensburg occupies a traditional campus in a classic small college town surrounded by the Cumberland Valley farmland. The off-campus rental market in Shippensburg is active and affordable, with numerous student-oriented apartments and houses concentrated near campus in the borough itself.
Shippensburg University Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Shippensburg University requires all first-year students with fewer than 30 college credits to live in on-campus residence halls unless they qualify for an exemption. Exemptions are typically granted to students who are married, who have dependents, or who commute from a parent or guardian's permanent residence within a defined distance of campus. All freshmen planning to live off campus must submit an exemption request for approval.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their freshman year on campus, or who qualify for an exemption, are free to rent off campus in subsequent semesters. The borough of Shippensburg has a healthy supply of student-oriented rental housing, including apartments, row houses, and townhomes, most of which are within walking or biking distance of the main campus. Carlisle, approximately 15 miles to the east, is another option for students with a car who prefer a slightly larger town with more amenities.
Lease Timing
Shippensburg's rental market moves on a late-fall to early-winter cycle, and the best housing near campus is typically claimed between November and January for the following academic year. Students who wait until February or March will still find options but may face a reduced selection of the most popular properties. Starting your search in October or November is strongly recommended to secure your preferred location and price point.