Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1014 N 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 N 3rd St

1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102

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Market View II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
Student Housing
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102

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The Mcfarland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104

Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments priced from $700. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Downtown Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$915
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisburg, PA

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Harrisburg area is the $1.52 price per square foot FOX - 102- 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom Model at The Fox in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,535. The second greatest value Downtown Harrisburg apartment is the 2BR POR - espresso Model at Mulberry Station Apartments starting at $1,410 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The FoxFOX - 102- 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Mulberry Station Apartments2BR POR - espresso2BR,2BA$1.57
202 State St, Unit 4202 State St1BR,1BA$1.64
HBG Realty BenmarBenmar 124 - 5042BR,2BA$1.94
Walnut Street Commons104 -1012BR,1BA$2.06
223 Briggs St, Unit 2nd Floor223 Briggs St2BR,1BA$1.68
Pennsylvania Place1 BR1BR,1BA$1.81
B'nai B'rith Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.86
COBA ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio ,1BA$1.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Harrisburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Harrisburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Harrisburg is at Grayco Apartments listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment is $935 at Dewberry Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Harrisburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Harrisburg is starting from $1,149 at Market View Place.

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