
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Capital Heights Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (66 Rentals)
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Grayco Apartments

1624 Park St

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2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor

2418 State St

1419 N 2nd St

901 N Front St

1924-1926 State St

Towne House Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments
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1611 Susquehanna St

Glass Factory

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Market View Place

201 Kelker St, Unit Top Floor

1621 Berryhill St

1001 N 3rd St

618 N 2nd St

Hill Cafe Apartments

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The 1500 Condominium

Pennsylvania Place
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300 S 2nd St

332 Hamilton St

1006 N 3rd St

1228 Market St

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1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita

Executive House Apartments

3200 Green St

1211 Green St

HBG Realty SoMa

1911 N 2nd St
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409 Herr St

1602 N 3rd St

1936 Chestnut St

1816 Green St

1851 North St

1851 North St

1010 N 3rd St

Governor's Square

Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St
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Mount Pleasant Apartments

Market View II

916 Green St

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Dewberry Station

The Hamilton

1003 Capital St

Linden Terrace

River Plaza
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Capital Heights, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Capital Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Heights Studio Apartments | $1,044 | $700 | $1,500 |
| Capital Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $800 | $2,200 |
| Capital Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,050 | $2,725 |
| Capital Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,200 | $2,193 |
| Capital Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Capital Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Capital Heights 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 Heights 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 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | Pear st | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| 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 Heights, PA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Capital Heights 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 Heights apartment is the 2 BED Model at The 1500 Condominium starting at $1,866 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Capital Heights 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 | $1.37 |
| 1341 S 12th St | 1341 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | FATT - 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Long Meadows Apartments | 2 Bedroom Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| The FLATS | FLAT - 19 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| 2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor | 2223 N 2nd St | Studio ,1BA | $1.21 |
| Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCapital Heights, Harrisburg, PA
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Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Capital Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Capital Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Capital Heights is under $1,031.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Capital Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Capital Heights is Walnut Hill Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Capital Heights costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Capital Heights?
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 Heights 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 Heights?
Cheap apartments in Capital Heights have an average cost of $110 which is $2,090 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Capital Heights.
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