Mechanicsburg, PA Rent History

118 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,944
1-year change
+3.2%
$61/mo
5-year change
+23.4%
$369/mo
10-year change
+55.6%
$695/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Mechanicsburg

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,249/mo—0.0%
2017$1,260/mo+0.9%+0.9%
2018$1,290/mo+2.4%+3.3%
2019$1,333/mo+3.3%+6.7%
2020$1,378/mo+3.4%+10.3%
2021$1,461/mo+6.0%+17.0%
2022$1,682/mo+15.1%+34.7%
2023$1,748/mo+3.9%+40.0%
2024$1,802/mo+3.1%+44.3%
2025$1,868/mo+3.7%+49.6%
2026$1,902/mo+1.8%+52.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Mechanicsburg changed since 2016?

Median rent in Mechanicsburg, PA was $1,249 in 2016-12 and is $1,944 as of 2026-09 — a change of $695 per month over 10 years.

How much has Mechanicsburg rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Mechanicsburg, PA has changed +23.4% ($369 per month). The current median is $1,944.

What has rent in Mechanicsburg done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Mechanicsburg, PA has changed +55.6% ($695 per month). It is now $1,944.

Is rent in Mechanicsburg going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Mechanicsburg, PA has increased +3.2% ($61/mo). Current median: $1,944.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.