What is the average apartment size in Mechanicsburg?

The average size for a Mechanicsburg, PA apartment is 996 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mechanicsburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mechanicsburg is $1,523 per month, a 4.2% increase from last year’s average of $1,462.

What is the average apartment size in Mechanicsburg?

The typical apartment in Mechanicsburg offers about 996 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Mechanicsburg, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mechanicsburg?

The typical rent budget in Mechanicsburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mechanicsburg?

In Mechanicsburg, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mechanicsburg is $1,523, a 4.2% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,462.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $1,351, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,540 offer 1,023 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,346 sq ft) for $1,806, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Mechanicsburg, PA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,523	996 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,351	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,540	1,023 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,806	1,346 sq. ft.

Mechanicsburg, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Mechanicsburg, PA have increased by 4.2% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,462 to $1,523.

What's the typical rent budget in Mechanicsburg, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Mechanicsburg, PA (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mechanicsburg, PA?

1,361 or 32% of the households in Mechanicsburg, PA are renter-occupied while 2,851 or 68% are owner-occupied.

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How Mechanicsburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mechanicsburg	$1,523
Philadelphia	$1,973
Pittsburgh	$1,796
Lehigh Valley	$1,794
Harrisburg	$1,392
Reading	$1,677
State College	$2,088
Allentown	$1,658
York	$1,508
Bethlehem	$1,869
Lancaster	$1,716
Camp Hill	$1,483
Carlisle, PA	$1,510
Enola, PA	$1,650

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mechanicsburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.