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

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Cheap Apartments in the East Harrisburg area of Harrisburg.

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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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Dewberry Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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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

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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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East Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$650
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio,1BA$928
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 19S - 3031BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The 1500 Condominium2 BED LOFT2BR,2BA$1.43
2375 Canby St, Unit 12375 Canby St4BR,1.5BA$1.25
1815 Whitehall St, Unit 31815 Whitehall St3BR,1BA$1.28
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Reserve at Paxton CreekModel1A1BR,1BA$1.54
Pennsylvania Place2 BR2BR,1BA$1.72
HBG Realty MenakerFattF@TT - 4021BR,1BA$1.60
Eagles Crest Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 729 sqft1BR,1BA$1.60
Welcome to Downtown Living Excellence1BR POR - espresso1BR,1BA$1.74
Glass FactoryOliver1BR,1BA$1.57

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania and customized analysis for Central Harrisburg, PA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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

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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