Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA from $500 (84 Rentals)

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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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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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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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The Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital 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
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Penn Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Square Apartments

400 S 30th StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Dewberry Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Magnolia Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

210 Hale AveHarrisburg, PA 17104
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1601 N Front St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1601 N Front St

1601 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Scottsdale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale Apartments

1021 S Progress AveHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Laura Acres
2 Bedroom Apartments

Laura Acres

692 Kaylor DrHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $650 to $4,810 with an overall median price of $2,166. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Holly Hill at $1,000, Elizabethtown Mt Joy at $875, and Capital District at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harrisburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Holly Hill$1,300$1,0001
Elizabethtown Mt Joy$1,555$87531
Capital District$1,575$650125
Shade Gap$1,600$9602
Capital Heights$1,619$650125
Fox Ridge Historic District$1,619$650126
Brownstone Manor$1,745$89914
Salem Run$1,745$89914
Weigelstown$1,745$89914
Hardscrabble$2,200$650120

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at River Plaza in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood priced from $750. ReVi Harrisburg in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Plaza0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$849
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$953
Towne House ApartmentsThe HawkStudio,1BA$969
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$995
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.34 price per square foot The Victoria Model at The Falls at Beacon Hill in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Kellinger Greene starting at $1,046 with a $0.77 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Falls at Beacon HillThe Victoria3BR,2.5BA$1.34
Kellinger Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.77
WynchaseThe Crosswind2BR,2.5BA$1.26
2375 Canby St, Unit 12375 Canby St4BR,1.5BA$1.25
226 Woodbine St226 Woodbine St2BR,1BA$1.01
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2201 Kelker St1BR,1BA$1.10
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.31

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Harrisburg Overview

As the state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg has a lot to offer. It has a history that dates back to before America became independent and has remained an important part of Pennsylvania and the country as a whole. It is uniquely situated on the Susquehanna River, giving this smaller city some amazing views and inspiring plenty of festivals, art, and community. Harrisburg is a city of significance that is all its own, and any person would be lucky to live in such a historic and cultural place.

Why live in Harrisburg, PA?

Living in apartments in Harrisburg is a great alternative to living in a huge city like Philadelphia, as it still offers all the rich history and culture that many cities in Pennsylvania provide. Plus, it has its own importance as the state’s capital. Harrisburg is also situated in the beautiful and fertile Dutch Country of Pennsylvania, it offers the hustle and bustle of city life, but affords the opportunity to easily escape for a relaxing country weekend. Forbes also rated Harrisburg as the second best place to raise a family in the US in 2010, so clearly the city’s doing something right.

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Getting Around Harrisburg, PA

Walk Score®

54 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrisburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harrisburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harrisburg is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrisburg?

The cheapest apartment in Harrisburg is ReVi Harrisburg which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Harrisburg costs $2,166.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harrisburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Harrisburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harrisburg?

Cheap apartments in Harrisburg have an average cost of $264 which is $1,902 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrisburg.

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