
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital District Harrisburg, PA from $500 (44 Rentals)
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1419 N 2nd St

1107 N 2nd St

505 Wiconisco St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

803 N 2nd St

214 Peffer St

551 Radnor St

1427 N Front St
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Towne House Apartments

201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2

2011 N 2nd St

1918 State St

Market View Place

2607 N 6th St

Hill Cafe Apartments

Glass Factory

The 1500 Condominium

Executive House Apartments

259 Cumberland St

Pennsylvania Place

Walnut Hill Apartments

Long Meadows Apartments
Capital District, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capital District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capital District Studio Apartments | $1,074 | $650 | $1,600 |
Capital District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $775 | $2,553 |
Capital District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $995 | $3,880 |
Capital District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $1,200 | $4,810 |
Capital District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capital District Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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Cheapest Available Capital District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capital District area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments priced from $650. River Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Capital District apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $650 |
River Plaza | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $932 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 19S - 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital District, PA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capital District area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 BED LOFT Model at The 1500 Condominium in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,987. The second greatest value Capital District apartment is the 1341 S 12th St Model at 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento starting at $1,400 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capital District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The 1500 Condominium | 2 BED LOFT | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
1815 Whitehall St, Unit 3 | 1815 Whitehall St | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 2 | 1838 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Highland Park | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2 | 201 Kelker St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
1006 N 2nd St, Unit #1 | 1006 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapital District, Harrisburg, PA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Harrisburg, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Capital District, Harrisburg, and the greater Harrisburg area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Capital District Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Capital District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capital District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capital District is under $1,099.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital District?
The cheapest apartment in Capital District is Dewberry Station which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Capital District costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capital District?
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 1 regular apartments in Capital District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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