Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Mechanicsburg, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Mechanicsburg rent stands today
Mechanicsburg, PA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,010/month. The month-over-month increase of 7.3% is more notable in the short term, reflecting recent upward movement after a period near the trough.
Compared to national trends
Mechanicsburg runs 5.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among smaller metros with 53 total rentals. This positions the market as moderately priced relative to the national landscape.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mechanicsburg rent for $762/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,510/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,150/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,467/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect based on unit size.
Median rent
Median rent in Mechanicsburg
$2,010/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $2,010 per month as of October 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $110 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mechanicsburg
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mechanicsburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mechanicsburg, PA
Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Mechanicsburg, PA
Rent prices in Mechanicsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mechanicsburg is $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Mechanicsburg run $1,479 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $762 |  44% | 63% | |
1 bedroom | $1,510 | 3% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 6% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,467 | No Change | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 9% | 16% | |
Condos | $1,612 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $2,150 | 4% | 2% | |
Rooms | $865 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$762
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
63%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,467
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Mechanicsburg, PA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$865
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mechanicsburg, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Mechanicsburg, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mechanicsburg and Camp Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mechanicsburg
6%higher than the national median
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mechanicsburg, PA is 37% higher than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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5%$1,650
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10%$1,675
1%$1,394
8%$1,500
1%$2,097
6%$1,522
19%$1,250
5%$1,725
30%$1,293
11%$1,295
7%Discover rentals in Mechanicsburg, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mechanicsburg
130 W Main St #4, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mechanicsburg
12 S Filbert St #C14, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
105 E Allen St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mechanicsburg
777 Old Silver Spring Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,470
Price dropped $80House for rent
Available Nov 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
2 beds
3.5 baths
$1,995
Price dropped $100House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,910
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,910
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
1741 Haralson Dr #44, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
Price dropped $155House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
121 Despina Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mechanicsburg
113 Valley View Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mechanicsburg
3118 Detweiler Ln, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
2520 Mill Rd #5, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,895
House for rent
Available Nov 2
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
126 Ellis Aly #126, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 2
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
5 Fieldcrest Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mechanicsburg
4 beds
3 baths
$2,295
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Mechanicsburg
1741 Haralson Dr #44, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,295
Price dropped $155House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
105 E Allen St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
4d ago
House for rent in Mechanicsburg
6205 Galleon Dr, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mechanicsburg
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 11
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Frequently asked questions for Mechanicsburg, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Mechanicsburg rental market.
How much is rent in Mechanicsburg?
The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $2,010 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mechanicsburg?
Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Mechanicsburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mechanicsburg is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mechanicsburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Mechanicsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mechanicsburg?
January offers the lowest rents in Mechanicsburg, running about 17% lower than July's peak prices, making winter the best time for budget-conscious apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).