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Grayco Apartments
115 North StHarrisburg, PA 17101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (39 Rentals)
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1709 N 2nd St
HarrisburgPA17102
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B'nai B'rith Apartments
130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
130 S 3rd St
HarrisburgPA17101
2667 N 6th St
HarrisburgPA17110
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Towne House Apartments
660 Boas StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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1419 N 2nd St
HarrisburgPA17102
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Hill Cafe Apartments
1249-1255 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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from $1,053Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 1
The 1500 Condominium
1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Executive House Apartments
101 S 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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118 Cumberland St
HarrisburgPA17102
1400 N 2nd St
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317 Peffer St
HarrisburgPA17102
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Pennsylvania Place
301 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1403 2nd St
EnolaPA17025
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Walnut Hill Apartments
520-544 Walnut StLemoyne, PA 17043
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Long Meadows Apartments
2 Richland LnCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hardscrabble?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Studio Apartments | $1,126 | $650 | $1,600 |
| Hardscrabble 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $825 | $2,099 |
| Hardscrabble 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $995 | $3,880 |
| Hardscrabble 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $1,100 | $1,638 |
| Hardscrabble 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Hardscrabble Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| River Plaza | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 3- Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Towne House Apartments | Continental Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
| 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 |
| Long Meadows Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hardscrabble area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1341 S 12th St Model at 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Hardscrabble apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Hill Cafe Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hardscrabble apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St) | 921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St) - 928 J... | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| 1042-1044 Walnut St | Chandler | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 275 Cumberland St, Unit 201 | 275 Cumberland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Pennsylvania Place | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 1006 N 2nd St, Unit #1 | 1006 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 1201 Green St, Unit 3 | 1201 Green St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Hardscrabble Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
93 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
76 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hardscrabble Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hardscrabble?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hardscrabble is under $1,163.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hardscrabble?
The cheapest apartment in Hardscrabble is Dewberry Station which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Hardscrabble costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hardscrabble?
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 22 regular apartments in Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble?
Cheap apartments in Hardscrabble have an average cost of $258 which is $1,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hardscrabble.
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