Cheap Homes for Rent in the West Shore Mechanicsburg Neighborhood of Mechanicsburg, PA from $850 (25 Rentals)

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property at 1533 S 13th St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 30
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1533 S 13th St, Unit 1533

1533 S 13th St
HarrisburgPA17104
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property at 1272 Boiling Springs Rd
$1,300

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Base Rent$1,300
Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1272 Boiling Springs Rd

Boiling SpringsPA17007

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property at 231 State St
$1,350 - $1,800
1 Bedroom Rentals
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231 State St

HarrisburgPA17101

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West Shore Mechanicsburg, Mechanicsburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Shore Mechanicsburg Homes for Rent

 

The cheapest available rental home in the West Shore Mechanicsburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a 1 Bed home found at 6023 William Dr priced from $850. 1272 Boiling Springs Rd has the second lowest priced home, which is a 2 Beds rental home currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable West Shore Mechanicsburg homes for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
6023 William Dr6023 William Dr1BR, 1BA$850
1272 Boiling Springs Rd1272 Boiling Springs Rd2BR, 1BA$1,300
227 Hummel St227 Hummel St5BR, 2BA$1,500

Best Value Homes for Rent in West Shore Mechanicsburg, PA

As of September 29, 2026 the best value rental home in the West Shore Mechanicsburg area is the $0.56 price per square foot 227 Hummel St Model at 227 Hummel St in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Shore Mechanicsburg rental home is the 1716 N 6th St Model at 1716 N 6th St in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting at $2,100 with a $0.88 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Shore Mechanicsburg homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
227 Hummel St227 Hummel St5BR, 2BA$0.56
1716 N 6th St1716 N 6th St4BR, 3.5BA$0.88
1223 Market St, Unit 21223 Market St4BR, 1BA$0.97
14 N 20th St14 N 20th St5BR, 1.5BA$0.88
13 Umberto Ave, Unit Hardwood Haven13 Umberto Ave4BR, 1.5BA$0.95
2330 Green St2330 Green St4BR, 1BA$1.06
12B W Glenwood Dr12B W Glenwood Dr3BR, 1.5BA$1.11
1272 Boiling Springs Rd1272 Boiling Springs Rd2BR, 1BA$0.94
2232 Logan St2232 Logan St4BR, 1BA$1.16
2124 Susquehanna St2124 Susquehanna St3BR, 1BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Shore Mechanicsburg

What type of rentals are currently available in West Shore Mechanicsburg?

There are currently 419 Apartments for Rent in West Shore Mechanicsburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $4,810. There are also 106 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Shore Mechanicsburg ranging from $850 to $4,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Shore Mechanicsburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Shore Mechanicsburg ranges from $850 to $4,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,877.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Shore Mechanicsburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Shore Mechanicsburg range from $1,250 to $4,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,040 to $4,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

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