Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Dickinson College, PA

Median rent

Median rent in Mechanicsburg

$1,597/mo

increased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,597 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $302 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mechanicsburg

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mechanicsburg rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dickinson College, PA

Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have increased by 28% 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 Dickinson College, PA

Rent prices in Mechanicsburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mechanicsburg is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Mechanicsburg run $1,297 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,297

-

37%

2 bedroom

$1,497

-

20%

3 bedroom

$1,750

-

-

4 bedroom

$2,050

-

37%

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last year

37%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dickinson College, 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 Dickinson College, 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

$417–$1,590

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
142 S Hanover St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carlisle

142 S Hanover St #4, Carlisle, PA 17013

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Price dropped $60Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,074–$1,518

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
70-72 Louther Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

70-72 Louther Street

70 W Louther St, Carlisle Barracks, PA 17013

2 beds

1 bath

$1,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Dickinson College, PA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mechanicsburg rental market.

How much is rent in Mechanicsburg?

The average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,597 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mechanicsburg?

Average rent prices in Mechanicsburg have increased by 28% 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 $302 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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