
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital District Harrisburg, PA from $500 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Capital District area of Harrisburg.


275 Herr St

122 South St

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317 Peffer St, Unit 1

1924-1926 State St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Towne House Apartments

Glass Factory

1006 N 3rd St
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1320 N 3rd St

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Market View Place

1611 Susquehanna St

Hill Cafe Apartments

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The 1500 Condominium

Pennsylvania Place

211 Verbeke St

332 Hamilton St

1531 Green St
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300 S 2nd St

1921 Market St

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1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita

1621 Berryhill St

Governor's Square

Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St

Mount Pleasant Apartments

916 Green St
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Market View II

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

River Plaza

Dewberry Station

1003 Capital St

The Hamilton

Linden Terrace
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The Mcfarland

Bellevue Towers

1601 N Front St

Riverfront Park Apartments

Residences on Market

Walnut Hill Apartments

Fairmount Park

Long Meadows Apartments

Preble Arms Apartments
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232 State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital District Studio Apartments | $1,051 | $700 | $1,500 |
| Capital District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,274 | $800 | $2,150 |
| Capital District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $1,100 | $2,675 |
| Capital District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,200 | $4,810 |
| Capital District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 46 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. River Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. 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 |
| River Plaza | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station-7 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | Pear st | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Fairmount Park | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Capital District, PA
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capital District 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 Capital District apartment is the 2 BED Model at The 1500 Condominium starting at $1,832 with a $1.35 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita | 1607 Derry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| The 1500 Condominium | 2 BED | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Highland Park | 2 bedroom townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 1341 S 12th St | 1341 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Long Meadows Apartments | 2 Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | FATT - 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Preble Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The FLATS | FLAT - 19 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 317 Peffer St, Unit 1 | 317 Peffer St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,031.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital District?
The cheapest apartment in Capital District is Walnut Hill Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Capital District costs $2,200.
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 4 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 $110 which is $2,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capital District.
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