
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (21 Rentals)
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South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

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 | $1,128 | $650 | $1,600 |
South Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $825 | $2,080 |
South Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,513 | $1,000 | $3,880 |
South Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,100 | $2,100 |
South Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 21 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 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 3- Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Towne House Apartments | Continental Studio | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Harrisburg 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 South Harrisburg 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 South Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Ivy Ridge | The Glenora | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St) | 921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St) - 928 J... | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
275 Cumberland St, Unit 201 | 275 Cumberland St | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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 |
ReVi Harrisburg | STUDIO | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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 $2,200.
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 22 regular apartments in South Harrisburg 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 South Harrisburg?
Cheap apartments in South Harrisburg have an average cost of $310 which is $1,890 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Harrisburg.
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