Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (10 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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Dewberry Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102

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The Mcfarland
3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104

Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Towne House Apartments priced from $928. Market View Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio,1BA$928
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
B'nai B'rith Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,021

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisburg, PA

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Harrisburg area is the $1.72 price per square foot 2 BR Model at Pennsylvania Place in the in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Downtown Harrisburg apartment is the F@TT - 402 Model at HBG Realty MenakerFatt starting at $1,290 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pennsylvania Place2 BR2BR,1BA$1.72
HBG Realty MenakerFattF@TT - 4021BR,1BA$1.60
Dilks Properties of HarrisburgHaly1BR,1.5BA$2.31
Glass FactoryOliver1BR,1BA$1.57
Executive House ApartmentsThe LuxorStudio ,1BA$2.20
B'nai B'rith Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.70
411 Walnut StStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$2.00
The FoxFOX 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.16
HBG Realty BenmarBenmar 116 - 3021BR,1BA$2.33
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio ,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Harrisburg, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Harrisburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Harrisburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Harrisburg is at Towne House Apartments listed at $928.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment is $999 at Market View Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Harrisburg is starting from $1,149 at Market View Place.

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