Arcona Strand
3214 Dunlap Ln,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
1-3 Beds | $1,340 - $2,350
Rental Market Trends in Mechanicsburg, PA
What is the average rent in Mechanicsburg, PA?
$1,277/month
Average Rent
744 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Mechanicsburg, PA is $1,277 per month. This is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Mechanicsburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Mechanicsburg, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,277 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,497 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,917 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Mechanicsburg, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Mechanicsburg, PA
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
17%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg?
Based on current rent prices, West Shore/Mechanicsburg and Sheepford Crossing" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg?
Based on current rent prices, Sheepford Crossing and West Shore/Mechanicsburg" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg.
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Which Mechanicsburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Mechanicsburg with the most apartments available are West Shore/Mechanicsburg and Sheepford Crossing" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mechanicsburg, PA?
Because the average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,277, you’ll want to make about $4,256 per month or $51,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Mechanicsburg, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Mechanicsburg, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$843/month
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One Bedroom
$1,318/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,517/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,901/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.