
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Harrisburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $650 | $1,600 |
South Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $775 | $2,080 |
South Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $1,003 | $3,880 |
South Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $1,290 | $1,999 |
South Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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Cheapest Available South Harrisburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments priced from $650. ReVi Harrisburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable South 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 |
ReVi Harrisburg | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $932 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Harrisburg 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 South 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 |
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 |
201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2 | 201 Kelker St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
1006 N 2nd St, Unit #1 | 1006 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
ReVi Harrisburg | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Getting Around the South Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Harrisburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Harrisburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Harrisburg is under $1,095.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in South Harrisburg is ReVi Harrisburg which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in South Harrisburg costs $1,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South 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 South Harrisburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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