
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital District Harrisburg, PA from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Capital District area of Harrisburg.


1220 Market St

1434 Swatara St

1921 Market St

1339 N 2nd St

1220 Market St

Towne House Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

2318 N 5th St

Glass Factory
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403-405 Walnut St

1008 N 3rd St

50 N 18th St

Market View Place

1740-1742 Walnut St

1400 N 2nd St

1540 N 5th St

1017 Green St

1709 N 2nd St

1419 N 2nd St
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Hill Cafe Apartments

2211 N 4th St

The 1500 Condominium

Pennsylvania Place

Executive House Apartments

1611 Susquehanna St

211 Verbeke St

1811 Mulberry St, Unit C

1607 Derry St

Governor's Square
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Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St

Mount Pleasant Apartments

916 Green St

Market View II

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

Dewberry Station

The Hamilton
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1003 Capital St

Linden Terrace

The Mcfarland

Bellevue Towers

River Plaza

1601 N Front St

Riverfront Park Apartments

Residences on Market

623 State St

302 S Front St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital District Studio Apartments | $1,043 | $700 | $1,481 |
| Capital District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,227 | $750 | $1,722 |
| Capital District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,434 | $800 | $2,322 |
| Capital District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $1,195 | $4,810 |
| Capital District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 56 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 Grayco Apartments priced from $700. Dewberry Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here are the most affordable Capital District apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station-7 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
| B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $934 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Fairmount Park | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| The 1500 Condominium | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,053 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital District, PA
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capital District area is the $1.50 price per square foot 533 N 2nd St Model at 533 N 2nd St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Capital District apartment is the 1341 S 12th St Model at 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento starting at $1,400 with a $1.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 533 N 2nd St, Unit Apt 2 | 533 N 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1005 N 2nd St, Unit Riverwalk House | 1005 N 2nd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 1811 Mulberry St, Unit C | 1811 Mulberry St | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 202 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Preble Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Old City Hall | 1 bedroom 1 bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capital District Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Capital District?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Capital District is at Grayco Apartments listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Capital District Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Capital District Apartment is $950 at River Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Capital District Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Capital District is starting from $1,000 at Walnut Hill Apartments.
What is the most affordable Capital District Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Capital District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Highland Park and starts from $1,642.
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