
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA from $500 (84 Rentals)
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1709 N 2nd St

Whisperwood Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd St

201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2

2667 N 6th St

Capital Pointe by OneWall

Towne House Apartments

Market View Place

1419 N 2nd St

Twin Lakes Apartments

Hill Cafe Apartments

607 S 24th St

The 1500 Condominium

Executive House Apartments

Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes

118 Cumberland St

1400 N 2nd St

317 Peffer St

Pennsylvania Place

Village Knoll Apartment Homes
Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harrisburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,140 | $650 | $1,648 |
Cheap Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $795 | $2,946 |
Cheap Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $995 | $3,880 |
Cheap Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,100 | $4,810 |
Cheap Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA
Pricing Updated: 04/05/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Holly Hill | $1,300 | $1,000 | 1 |
Elizabethtown Mt Joy | $1,555 | $875 | 31 |
Capital District | $1,575 | $650 | 125 |
Shade Gap | $1,600 | $960 | 2 |
Capital Heights | $1,619 | $650 | 125 |
Fox Ridge Historic District | $1,619 | $650 | 126 |
Brownstone Manor | $1,745 | $899 | 14 |
Salem Run | $1,745 | $899 | 14 |
Weigelstown | $1,745 | $899 | 14 |
Hardscrabble | $2,200 | $650 | 120 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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River Plaza | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
ReVi Harrisburg | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Capital Pointe by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk | Studio,1BA | $969 |
Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Falls at Beacon Hill | The Victoria | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
Kellinger Greene | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Wynchase | The Crosswind | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
2375 Canby St, Unit 1 | 2375 Canby St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
226 Woodbine St | 226 Woodbine St | 2BR,1BA | $1.01 |
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2 | 201 Kelker St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Capital Pointe by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
ReVi Harrisburg | STUDIO | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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