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Highlights

  • Private entrance
  • Laundry on site
  • Spacious kitchen
  • One off-street parking space
  • Beautiful wood floors throughout

Location

42 E Locust St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, USA
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Management

Operate Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(717) 712-2982

Property Overview

42 E Locust St offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.1 Zumper expert rating, a 9 for price, 8 for amenities, 9 for location, and 8 for trustworthiness. Key features include a private entrance, laundry on site, a spacious kitchen, one off-street parking space, and beautiful wood floors throughout, with the nearest top-rated high school less than a mile away.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 42 E Locust St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 42 E Locust St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath469 sqft$1,095 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in the heart of Mechanicsburg! This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience. The apartment features beautiful wood floors throughout, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The spacious kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook and entertain. There is also laundry on site! As a first-floor rear apartment, it comes with a private entrance, ensuring your privacy. The apartment is located in a walkable neighborhood, making it easy to explore the local area. The property includes a sizable shared yard. Plus, it's part of the highly-regarded Mechanicsburg School District. To top it all off, the apartment includes one off-street parking space, adding to the convenience. Experience the best of Mechanicsburg living in this delightful apartment. Water, trash and sewer $50 monthly fee. Tenant pays gas and electric. One off street parking spot included.

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About 42 E Locust St

HomeApartments in Mechanicsburg 42 E Locust St

Welcome to your new home in the heart of Mechanicsburg! This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience. The apartment features beautiful wood floors throughout, adding a touch of elegance to the space. The spacious kitchen is perfect for those who love to cook and entertain. There is also laundry on site! As a first-floor rear apartment, it comes with a private entrance, ensuring your privacy. The apartment is located in a walkable neighborhood, making it easy to explore the local area. The property includes a sizable shared yard. Plus, it's part of the highly-regarded Mechanicsburg School District. To top it all off, the apartment includes one off-street parking space, adding to the convenience. Experience the best of Mechanicsburg living in this delightful apartment. Water, trash and sewer $50 monthly fee. Tenant pays gas and electric. One off street parking spot included.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 42 E Locust St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 42 E Locust St has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 42 E Locust St
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
42 E Locust St stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 42 E Locust St is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
42 E Locust St is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 42 E Locust St does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 42 E Locust St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.7 miles away

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Rent trends in Mechanicsburg

1-bedroom apartments at 42 E Locust St cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Mechanicsburg.

Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Mechanicsburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Mechanicsburg
MonthMedian Rent
December 2025$875
May 2026$950

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Schools near 42 E Locust St

Elmwood Academy

100 e elmwood ave

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

4-5Public
B+

Northside Elementary School

411 n walnut st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

1-3Public
B+

Kindergarten Academy

600 s norway st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

KPublic
A-

Broad Street Elementary School

200 s broad st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

1-3Public
B+

Upper Allen Elementary School

1790 s market st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

1-3Public
B+
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Getting around Mechanicsburg near 42 E Locust St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 42 E Locust St, Mechanicsburg

Groceries

7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Shopping

7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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