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Highlights

  • Onsite laundry
  • Private entrance
  • Off street parking
  • New vinyl plank flooring
  • No smoking
  • Open downstairs floor plan

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, USA
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Management

Neidlinger Rentals LLC

Leasing office

(717) 297-6724

Property Overview

The property at 401 - 479 Garden Drive excels with an overall Zumper rating of 8.6, highlighting its competitive pricing and extensive amenities, including onsite laundry and a private entrance. Its impressive location, just a short distance from a top-rated middle school, enhances convenience for residents. Trustworthiness is further reinforced by a robust description from management, ensuring transparency about the living experience.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 401 -479 Garden Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 401 -479 Garden Drive 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,295 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy this quiet two bedroom apartment in Mechanicsburg. Freshly painted and new vinyl plank flooring in the open downstairs floor plan, with new carpet on the second floor. An added bonus of a private entrance with a side patio area that offers a locked storage shed. The property offers onsite laundry and off street parking in a nice neighborhood! Tenant is responsible for water/trash/electric. No smoking. Monthly Rent: $1,295 Security Deposit: $1,295 Application fee: $35 (non-refundable) We will also charge a $100 Move-In Processing Fee at lease signing. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Income at least 3x the monthly rent Employment and income verification No landlord/tenant complaints or previous evictions No unpaid car loans, phone bills, utility bills, etc. No serious criminal history PET POLICY If pets are permitted in a property, the following are required: Monthly Pet Fee of $35 Per Pet Pet Fee of $250 (non-refundable) Prohibited Dog Breeds: Akita, Show, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Sharpei, Wolf Hybrid, Husky, German Shepherd www NedilingerRentals com

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Amenities for 401 -479 Garden Drive

Apartment Amenities

CarpetNew Carpeting

Appliances

DishwasherOven
Oven/RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Onsite LaundrySewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS Income at least 3x the monthly rent Employment and income verification No landlord/tenant complaints or previous evictions No unpaid car loans, phone bills, utility bills, etc. No serious criminal history PET POLICY If pets are permitted in a property, the following are required: Monthly Pet Fee of $50 Per Pet Pet Fee of $500 (non-refundable) Prohibited Dog Breeds: Akita, Show, Pit Bull, Presa Canario, Rottweiler, Sharpei, Wolf Hybrid, Husky, German Shepherd


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 401 -479 Garden Drive is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 401 -479 Garden Drive 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 401 -479 Garden Drive
Price·10A 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.
401 -479 Garden Drive offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
401 -479 Garden Drive goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including off-street parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 401 -479 Garden Drive receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
401 -479 Garden Drive 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 401 -479 Garden Drive 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 401 -479 Garden Drive compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Mechanicsburg

2-bedroom apartments at 401 -479 Garden Drive cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Mechanicsburg.

Median rents as of Dec 20 2025.
Mechanicsburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Mechanicsburg
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$895
March 2024$895
December 2025$875

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 401 -479 Garden Drive

Upper Allen Elementary School

1790 s market st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

1-3Public
B+

Shepherdstown Elementary School

1849 s york st

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

1-3Public
B+

Elmwood Academy

100 e elmwood ave

mechanicsburg, PA, 17055

4-5Public
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+
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Getting around PA 17055 near Mechanicsburg

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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