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property at 2010 Dembrigh Ln

$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2010 Dembrigh Ln

CharlotteNC28262

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property at 4811 Spring Lake Dr

$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4811 Spring Lake Dr, Unit E

4811 Spring Lake Dr
CharlotteNC28212

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property at 16855 Greenlawn Hills Ct

$1,900

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3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

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16855 Greenlawn Hills Ct

CharlotteNC28213

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Harrisburg, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, NC is a Studio unit found at Wexford Apartment Homes in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood priced from $845. Pavilion at UC in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wexford Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$845
Pavilion at UCStudio Standard - Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$925
Parkway Station Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 400 sqft1BR,1BA$1,010
University Square +55 Senior Tax CreditOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,131
Arwen VistaAlbion1BR,1BA$1,155
The Village at Brierfield Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Cortland University NorthBruton Smith1BR,1BA$1,192
The Piedmont1x1-648 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,229
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1,243
Nexus 485Victory1BR,1BA$1,252

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, NC

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.09 price per square foot Championship Model at Halton Park in the in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood starting from $1,571. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the D1A Model at The Drake starting at $830 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Back Creek Downs neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Halton ParkChampionship3BR,2BA$1.09
The DrakeD1A4BR,4BA$0.58
Concord Ridge Apartments3x2 1,202 Sq. Ft. (Clarendon)3BR,2BA$1.36
Willows at the University2x2-11342BR,2BA$1.46
Tower PlaceB22BR,2BA$1.47
The Villas at Rocky River1BR, 1BA-1010 SF1BR,1BA$1.45
Avana AveburyAberdeen1BR,1BA$1.37
Latitude 492 BEDROOM, 2 BATH2BR,2BA$0.87
Waterlynn at ConcordA11BR,1BA$1.44
Rush2BR/2BA - A2BR,2BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Harrisburg?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, NC with pricing that ranges from $650 to $11,360. There are also 184 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harrisburg ranging from $570 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harrisburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harrisburg ranges from $570 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,465.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harrisburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harrisburg range from $740 to $11,360, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,730 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $650.

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