
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (15 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the East Harrisburg area of Harrisburg.


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East Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Harrisburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,112 | $650 | $1,600 |
East Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $800 | $2,080 |
East Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,149 | $3,880 |
East Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,350 | $1,999 |
East Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,031 | $1,495 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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Cheapest Available East Harrisburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments priced from $650. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $928. Here are the most affordable East Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $928 |
2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 19S - 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harrisburg, PA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Harrisburg 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 East Harrisburg apartment is the 2375 Canby St Model at 2375 Canby St, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Harrisburg 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 |
2375 Canby St, Unit 1 | 2375 Canby St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.25 |
1815 Whitehall St, Unit 3 | 1815 Whitehall St | 3BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Reserve at Paxton Creek | Model1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Pennsylvania Place | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Eagles Crest Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 729 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Welcome to Downtown Living Excellence | 1BR POR - espresso | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Getting Around the East Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Harrisburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Harrisburg is under $1,205.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Harrisburg is Grayco Apartments which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in East Harrisburg costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 1 regular apartments in East Harrisburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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