Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Carlisle Barracks, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Mechanicsburg

$1,595/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,595 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $305 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mechanicsburg

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mechanicsburg rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carlisle Barracks, PA

Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have decreased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Carlisle Barracks, PA

Rent prices in Mechanicsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mechanicsburg is $1,229, whereas a house costs $2,010. 1-bedroom apartments in Mechanicsburg run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.

Listings

Studio

$960

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,075

-

24%

2 bedroom

$1,300

-

23%

3 bedroom

$1,862

-

8%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$960

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Carlisle Barracks, 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.

Discover rentals in Carlisle Barracks, PA

Dawn Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

Dawn Ridge

79 Dawn Ridge Loop, Carlisle, PA 17013

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$340–$1,590

109 Twin Hills Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dillsburg

The Townhomes at Factory Square - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

The Townhomes at Factory Square

238 C St, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$938–$1,320

329 Bahama Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carlisle

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Frequently asked questions for Carlisle Barracks, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mechanicsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Mechanicsburg?

The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mechanicsburg?

Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Mechanicsburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mechanicsburg is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $305 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mechanicsburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Mechanicsburg, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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