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1621 Berryhill St

HarrisburgPA17104
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The 1500 Condominium
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The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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property at 1010 N 3rd St

$995 - $1,200

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1010 N 3rd St

HarrisburgPA17102

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Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 04/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $684 to $4,810 with an overall median price of $2,019. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Uptown Harrisburg at $850, Old Uptown Harrisburg at $875, and Midtown Harrisburg at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harrisburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Harrisburg$1,350$85014
Old Uptown Harrisburg$1,397$87512
Midtown Harrisburg$1,426$70057
Old Uptown Historic District$1,426$70058
Enclave at Camp Hill$1,715$70050
Shade Gap$1,795$1,4956
Brownstone Manor$1,815$1,2906
Salem Run$1,815$1,2906
Weigelstown$1,815$1,2906
Progress Colonial Park$1,835$68478

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at Walnut Hill Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood priced from $835. River Plaza in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walnut Hill ApartmentsPear st1BR,1BA$835
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$883
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$907
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
705 Briarcliff Rd2nd 1BR A1BR,1BA$995
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the 111 Verbeke St Model at 111 Verbeke St, Unit B starting at $1,700 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the East Shore Central 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.
1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
111 Verbeke St, Unit B111 Verbeke St3BR,1.5BA$1.00
The 1500 Condominium1 BED + Garden1BR,1BA$1.12
Kellinger Greene3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Chestnut PointeThe Pointe3BR,2BA$1.26
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor2223 N 2nd StStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Harrisburg Overview

As the state capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg has a lot to offer. It has a history that dates back to before America became independent and has remained an important part of Pennsylvania and the country as a whole. It is uniquely situated on the Susquehanna River, giving this smaller city some amazing views and inspiring plenty of festivals, art, and community. Harrisburg is a city of significance that is all its own, and any person would be lucky to live in such a historic and cultural place.

Why live in Harrisburg, PA?

Living in apartments in Harrisburg is a great alternative to living in a huge city like Philadelphia, as it still offers all the rich history and culture that many cities in Pennsylvania provide. Plus, it has its own importance as the state’s capital. Harrisburg is also situated in the beautiful and fertile Dutch Country of Pennsylvania, it offers the hustle and bustle of city life, but affords the opportunity to easily escape for a relaxing country weekend. Forbes also rated Harrisburg as the second best place to raise a family in the US in 2010, so clearly the city’s doing something right.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrisburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Harrisburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harrisburg is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrisburg?

The cheapest apartment in Harrisburg is Walnut Hill Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Harrisburg costs $2,019.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 60 regular apartments in 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 Harrisburg?

Cheap apartments in Harrisburg have an average cost of $180 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrisburg.

Expert Rental Resources

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