
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital District Harrisburg, PA from $500 (61 Rentals)
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Grayco Apartments

1406 N 2nd St, Unit 2 R

1528 Green St

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117 Reily St, Unit 3

Towne House Apartments

Glass Factory

132 State St

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223 Briggs St, Unit 3A

1006 N 3rd St
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Market View Place

Hill Cafe Apartments

618 N 2nd St

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The 1500 Condominium

The Bogg

1211 Green St

HBG Realty SoMa

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

1220 Market St, Unit 1

Executive House Apartments
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1602 N 3rd St

1521 N 2nd St

1008 N 3rd St

409 Herr St

262 North St

242 Harris St

429 Kelker St, Unit 2

1010 N 3rd St

Governor's Square

Harmony Tower
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1014 N 3rd St

Market View II

916 Green St

Mount Pleasant Apartments

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

Dewberry Station

The Hamilton

1003 Capital St
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Linden Terrace

The Mcfarland

Bellevue Towers

B'nai B'rith Apartments

1601 N Front St

1725 Revere St

Riverfront Park Apartments

River Plaza

Residences on Market

2615 Waldo 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 | $1,114 | $700 | $1,535 |
| Capital District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,327 | $825 | $2,200 |
| Capital District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,050 | $2,725 |
| Capital District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,200 | $4,810 |
| Capital District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 61 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. Walnut Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. 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 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | Apple Dr | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $962 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Pennsylvania Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Preble Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital District, PA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capital District area is the $1.54 price per square foot 635 S Front St Model at 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Capital District apartment is the 2 bedroom townhome Model at Highland Park starting at $2,037 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Enclave at Camp Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St | 635 S Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Highland Park | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
| CenterPointe Apartments | A Floor Plan | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Fairmount Park | Three bedroom 2 bath apartment "A" | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| The Overlook | Susquehanna | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| 1341 S 12th St | 1341 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The 1500 Condominium | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Preble Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 117 Reily St, Unit 3 | 117 Reily St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $900 at Walnut Hill Apartments.
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 $1,100 at Grayco 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 Fairmount Park and starts from $1,956.
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