Camp Hill Apartments and Rentals

Camp Hill is a charming town located in south central Pennsylvania. Local residents pride themselves on maintaining a strong sense of community and many cultural opportunities taking place downtown. With a close proximity to Harrisburg, Hershey, Gettysburg and Carlisle, Camp Hill is perfectly situated to enjoy the state’s finest attractions. Residents here also reconnect with nature in Cumberland County and the area’s stunning natural features. Look for Camp Hill apartments for rent, and join less than 8,000 residents who love calling the town home.

Before the Civil War, the area was first known as a spot along the Cumberland Valley Railroad under the name of White Hill. The city provided an important connection between Harrisburg and Carlisle, and became the northernmost center of the Gettysburg campaign during the Battle of Sporting Hill in 1863. Today, Camp Hill is a lovely community in the western shore region of Cumberland County. With a hardworking, progressive government and exceptional public services, residents enjoy an easygoing lifestyle. Cumberland County offers numerous hiking, biking and waterside attractions for local adventure-driven residents and visitors of all ages.

Although there are no traditional college opportunities available in Camp Hill, there are a number of universities located four miles away in Harrisburg. Albright College, Messiah College, Eastern University and the Widener University School of Law join Penn State University at Harrisburg and Harrisburg Area Community College in offering local students a well-rounded college experience. With so many wonderful collegiate opportunities nearby, residents of Camp Hill feel lucky to live in such a dynamic community.

For those seeking work, Camp Hill has unique business opportunities. Rite Aid Pharmacy, ranked no. 113 on the 2012 Fortune 500 list, is headquartered in Camp Hill and offers a variety of jobs to local residents. Other top employers here include JFC Staffing Associates, Highmark Blue Shield, Holy Spirit Health System, PNC Financial Services Group, Electronic Data Systems Corporation and Caretti Inc. At 78 percent, the vast majority of local residents work in management, sales and office occupations for these companies and others. Another 10 percent of people here work in the service industry to help serve the needs of local residents. 

With all of the charm of a northeastern town, Camp Hill residents pay relatively expensive rent prices. United States Census Bureau statistics show that the average Camp Hill apartment costs $907 a month, which is $120 more than the Pennsylvania state average. Despite the higher cost of rent, everyday living expenses are affordable in Camp Hill. The city received a cost of living index of 98.8, which is very consistent with the United States average of 100.

Camp Hill hosts the Plein Air Competition and Arts Festival, which raises awareness for the distinctive art form of painting outdoors. The festival is held by the Camp Hill Arts Foundation and helps raise money for programs and scholarships for the region’s disadvantaged population. Artists paint within the community and help teach children the craft in the Children’s Quick Draw event. At the end of the festival, artists display and sell their work. Other mediums such as poetry, glass blowing and music are also featured in Plein Air.  Another local favorite event is The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s an annual Greek Festival, featuring Greek meals, pastries, cathedral tours and traditional dancers.

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