Rent by ZIP · Cumberland County
Rent in Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,790 (+7.2% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,446 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,180 | +11% | $1,179–1,441 | $1,566 ±$592 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 | $1,350 | +6.7% | $1,296–1,584 | $1,031 ±$203 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,670 | +7.2% | $1,611–1,969 | $1,603 ±$103 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,140 | +7.9% | $2,079–2,541 | $1,658 ±$155 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,210 | +6.8% | $2,124–2,596 | $1,287 ±$205 |
Small Area FMRs for the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,598.
What renters pay in 17055
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17054 | Mattawana | $1,240 | – |
| 17056 | Mexico | $1,040 | – |
| 17053 | Marysville | $1,250 | $1,069 |
| 17057 | Middletown | $1,550 | $1,316 |
| 17052 | Mapleton Depot | $1,120 | $806 |
| 17058 | Mifflin | $1,010 | $770 |
Fair Market Rents across Cumberland County, PA · All PA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.