Arcona Strand
3214 Dunlap Ln,
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
$1,295 - $2,125 | 1-3 Beds
Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg, PA
Area Guide
Historic borough aims to be “A Good Place to Live.”
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A haven for history lovers, Mechanicsburg is a small borough eight miles west of Harrisburg. Named after the wagon mechanics who settled in the early 1800s, Mechanicsburg maintains historic Pennsylvania Railroad sites throughout town. Among these sites are the Stationmaster’s House, the Passenger Station, and the Freight Station. The Mechanicsburg Museum Association conducts tours of historic buildings and exhibits in the borough for residents and visitors to enjoy.
Renting in Mechanicsburg gives you the option to taste fresh produce at Paulus Farm Market, practice your golf swing at Armitage Golf Club, witness dirt track racing at Williams Grove Speedway, let your inner child run free at Adventure Park, and experience the largest one-day street fair on the East Coast during Home of Jubilee Day every June.
Mechanicsburg is convenient to Interstates 76, 81, and 83 as well as U.S. Routes 11 and 15, making travel plans simple. Your options for trips near Mechanicsburg are plenty, with a drive to Hershey being under 30 minutes in addition to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and DC all being within a two-hour drive.
Rent Trends
As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Mechanicsburg, PA is $1,261 for one bedroom, $1,470 for two bedrooms, and $1,854 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mechanicsburg has increased by 4.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,261/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$1,619/month
180 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,218/month
1,153 Sq Ft
Transportation
38
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
37
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
7
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
7
Public
Grades 4-5
707 Students
6
Sporting Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
6
Silver Spring Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
1,378 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,021 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,047 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
3,035 Students
9
Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
Public
Grades 9-12
1,377 Students
7
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Children's Lake
- Roundtop Ski Resort
- Middlesex Township Splash Pad
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
