
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital District Harrisburg, PA from $500 (36 Rentals)
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403-405 Walnut St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Towne House Apartments

1952 Kensington St, Unit 1
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1918 State St

205 Calder St

259 Cumberland St

Hill Cafe Apartments

Glass Factory

Executive House Apartments

226 Woodbine St

Pennsylvania Place
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Walnut Hill Apartments

Long Meadows Apartments

45 N 10th St
Capital District, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capital District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Capital District Studio Apartments | $1,123 | $650 | $1,600 |
Capital District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $825 | $2,682 |
Capital District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $995 | $3,880 |
Capital District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,026 | $1,200 | $4,810 |
Capital District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Capital District Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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Cheapest Available Capital District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capital District area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Towne House Apartments priced from $928. River Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Capital District apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $928 |
River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 19S - 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Highland Park | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Executive House Apartments | The Chestnut | Studio,1BA | $1,130 |
Fairmount Park | Studio apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital District, PA
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Capital District area is the $0.76 price per square foot 343 Hummel St Model at 343 Hummel St, Unit 2 in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Capital District apartment is the 2 BED LOFT Model at The 1500 Condominium starting at $1,987 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capital District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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343 Hummel St, Unit 2 | 343 Hummel St | 3BR,1BA | $0.76 |
The 1500 Condominium | 2 BED LOFT | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Riverview Heights Apartments | No In-Person Tours Available | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 2 | 1838 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
1042-1044 Walnut St | Chandler | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
The FLATS | FLAT - 16- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
1006 N 2nd St, Unit #1 | 1006 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapital District, Harrisburg, PA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Harrisburg, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Pennsylvania including Capital District, Harrisburg, and the greater Harrisburg area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Capital District Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
91 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
67 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capital District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capital District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capital District is under $1,131.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital District?
The cheapest apartment in Capital District is River Plaza which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Capital District costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capital District?
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 3 regular apartments in Capital District 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 Capital District?
Cheap apartments in Capital District have an average cost of $129 which is $2,471 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capital District.
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