Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA from $500 (114 Rentals)

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property at 1921 Market St

$845 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1921 Market St

HarrisburgPA17103

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property at 2211 N 4th St

$975

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2211 N 4th St

HarrisburgPA17110
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Market View Place
$999 - $1,249
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$964 - $1,214
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$999 - $1,249
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Market View Place

301 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,370
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$1,053 - $2,370
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$1,053 - $2,370
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The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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property at 300 S 2nd St

$1,095 - $1,695

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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300 S 2nd St

HarrisburgPA17104
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545 Benton St, Unit 2
$1,100
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$1,100
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545 Benton St, Unit 2

545 Benton StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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property at 1621 Berryhill St

$1,100 - $1,400

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1621 Berryhill St

HarrisburgPA17104
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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes
$1,105 - $2,503
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$1,018 - $2,416
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$1,105 - $2,503
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Eagles Crest Apartment Homes

1008 Eaglecrest CtHarrisburg, PA 17109
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Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes
$1,150 - $2,120
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$1,060 - $2,030
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$1,150 - $2,120
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Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes

3250 Wakefield RdHarrisburg, PA 17109
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Governor's Square
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's Square

2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 02/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $678 to $6,493 with an overall median price of $2,053. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Uptown Harrisburg at $975, Old Uptown Harrisburg at $989, 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$1,195$97512
Old Uptown Harrisburg$1,300$98916
Midtown Harrisburg$1,387$70072
Old Uptown Historic District$1,412$70074
Enclave at Camp Hill$1,750$70063
Brownstone Manor$1,775$1,3959
Salem Run$1,775$1,3959
Shade Gap$1,775$1,6758
Weigelstown$1,775$1,3959
Elizabethtown Mt Joy$1,992$72593

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood priced from $700. Dewberry Station in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-7 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
Walnut Hill ApartmentsPear st1BR,1BA$835
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$925
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$997

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Monticello Heights Townhomes in the in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita starting at $1,100 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg 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.
Monticello Heights Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.22
1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
Treeview ApartmentsStyle E2BR,2BA$1.24
Kellinger Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Nittany Place-Student Housing2 BR/1 Full Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25
21 Clinton Ave, Unit 121 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $997.

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 $2,053.

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 50 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 $207 which is $1,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrisburg.

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