Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Shore Mechanicsburg Neighborhood of Mechanicsburg, PA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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42 E Locust St

MechanicsburgPA17055

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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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Governor's Square
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's Square

2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1014 N 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 N 3rd St

1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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232 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

232 State St

232 State StEnola, PA 17025
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Market View II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Twin Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Pines

4341 Carlisle PikeCamp Hill, PA 17011
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Linden Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Terrace

1201 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Mcfarland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Gatesway Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Gatesway Townhouses

651 Herrin LnEnola, PA 17025
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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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B'nai B'rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1601 N Front St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 N Front St

1601 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Red Oak Acres
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Oak Acres

6 Marshall DrCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Residences on Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Market

335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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West Shore Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Shore Mechanicsburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Shore Mechanicsburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Plaza priced from $895. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable West Shore Mechanicsburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$930
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1,000
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,000
Executive House ApartmentsThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,060
Mountain View Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Glass FactoryOliver1BR,1BA$1,099
Pennsylvania Place1 BR1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Shore Mechanicsburg, PA

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Shore Mechanicsburg area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value West Shore Mechanicsburg apartment is the The Tanzanite Model at Stone Gate Village starting at $1,935 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Shore Mechanicsburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
Stone Gate VillageThe Tanzanite3BR,2.5BA$1.29
1229 Derry St, Unit 1229 Derry street1229 Derry St4BR,2BA$1.13
Society HillThe Stratford2BR,2BA$1.36
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 3A1838 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.25
1042-1044 Walnut StChandler2BR,1BA$1.40
Grayco Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
232 S 3rd St, Unit b232 S 3rd St1BR,1BA$1.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Shore Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg, PA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West Shore Mechanicsburg Neighborhood in Mechanicsburg, PA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Shore Mechanicsburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Shore Mechanicsburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Shore Mechanicsburg is at Towne House Apartments listed at $930.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Shore Mechanicsburg Apartment is $895 at River Plaza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Shore Mechanicsburg is starting from $1,000 at Walnut Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable West Shore Mechanicsburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Shore Mechanicsburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Welcome to Downtown Living Excellence and starts from $1,740.

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