Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $800 (16 Rentals)

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River Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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Olde Uptown Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Uptown Lofts

1839 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102

Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Towne House Apartments priced from $932. River Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Uptown Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio,1BA$932
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Glass FactoryOliver1BR,1BA$1,099
Executive House ApartmentsThe KeystoneStudio,1BA$1,159
HBG Realty BenmarBenmar 116 - 3021BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Harrisburg, PA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Harrisburg area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1838 N 3rd St Model at 1838 N 3rd St, Unit 2 in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Uptown Harrisburg apartment is the 201 Kelker St Model at 201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2 starting at $950 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 21838 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.28
201 Kelker St, Unit Floor 2201 Kelker St1BR,1BA$1.10
Reserve at Paxton CreekModel1A1BR,1BA$1.54
Pennsylvania Place2 BR2BR,1BA$1.72
Dilks Properties of HarrisburgHaly1BR,1.5BA$2.31
Terraces at Maplewood1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.89
98 Penn Place1 A - Stella1BR,1BA$2.30
Glass FactoryOliver1BR,1BA$1.57
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Uptown Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Harrisburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Harrisburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Harrisburg is at Towne House Apartments listed at $932.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Harrisburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Harrisburg Apartment is $975 at River Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Harrisburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Harrisburg is starting from $1,200 at River Plaza.

What is the most affordable Uptown Harrisburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Harrisburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Terraces at Maplewood and starts from $1,949.

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