Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsburg, PA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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12 S Filbert St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 S Filbert St

12 S Filbert StMechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Lindham Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lindham Court

1101 Lindham CtMechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Wesley Park Townhouses
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wesley Park Townhouses

135 Wesley DrMechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Cumberland Pointe
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Pointe

1254 Rocky RdMechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Elmwood Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Apartments

500 E Elmwood AveMechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Bent Creek Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bent Creek Apartments

1400 Bent Creek BlvdMechanicsburg, PA 17050
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Mechanicsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mechanicsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mechanicsburg, PA is a 2 Beds unit found at Orchard Crest Apartments in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood priced from $1,300. Delbrook Manor Apartments in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,364. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mechanicsburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Crest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,300
Delbrook Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,364
Bent Creek ApartmentsThe Ormond1BR,1BA$1,437
Oxford Manor Apartments and TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,475
Union FlatsHampden1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mechanicsburg, PA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mechanicsburg area is the $1.61 price per square foot Poppy Model at The Meadows at Bumble Bee Hollow in the in the Stonebridge neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mechanicsburg apartment is the The Hampton Model at Georgetown Crossing starting at $1,816 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mechanicsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows at Bumble Bee HollowPoppy3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Georgetown CrossingThe Hampton3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Arcona StrandMALLOY2BR,2BA$1.59
Oakwood Hills ApartmentsRedbud2BR,2BA$1.59
Park West at Legacy ParkThe Legacy2BR,2BA$1.65
Walden Crossroads Apartment Homes1262BR,2BA$1.75
Bent Creek ApartmentsThe Ormond1BR,1BA$1.56
Orchard Crest Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
Delbrook Manor Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.53
Meridian West ShoreAscent2BR,1BA$1.80

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mechanicsburg Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mechanicsburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mechanicsburg Apartment is $1,437 at Bent Creek Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mechanicsburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mechanicsburg is starting from $1,300 at Orchard Crest Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mechanicsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mechanicsburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Georgetown Crossing and starts from $1,746.

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