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

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130 S 3rd St

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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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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 Hamilton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Linden Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Terrace

1201 N Front 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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Dewberry Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101

South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$650
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$849
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 3- StudioStudio,1BA$880
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Towne House ApartmentsContinental StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Ivy RidgeThe Glenora2BR,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 201275 Cumberland St2BR,1BA$1.69
HBG Realty MenakerFattF@TT - 4021BR,1BA$1.60
1006 N 2nd St, Unit #11006 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.03
1201 Green St, Unit 31201 Green St1BR,1BA$1.56
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$1.31
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.56

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South 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

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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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