Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (51 Rentals)

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property at 132 State St

$950 - $1,600

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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132 State St

HarrisburgPA17101

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property at 231 State St

$1,395 - $1,600

1 Bedroom Rentals

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231 State St

HarrisburgPA17101

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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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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Market View II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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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

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B'nai B'rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Residences on Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Market

335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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411 Walnut St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

411 Walnut St

411 Walnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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210 Walnut
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Walnut

208-210 Walnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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3rd & Cumberland
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3rd & Cumberland

1200 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Union Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Union Lofts

922 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Lux
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lux

231 State StHarrisburg, PA 17101

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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 $962. 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$962
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Executive House ApartmentsThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,106
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 27S- 3011BR,1BA$1,128
Pennsylvania Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,140
130 LocustOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
HBG Realty BenmarBenmar 116- 308 - 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,303
MenakerMenaker - 503- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,318

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisburg, PA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Harrisburg 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 Downtown Harrisburg apartment is the 923 N 3rd St Model at 923 N 3rd St, Unit 1 starting at $1,495 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Enclave at Camp Hill 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.
635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St635 S Front St2BR,1BA$1.54
923 N 3rd St, Unit 1923 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.75
921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St)921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St) - 923 N...2BR,1BA$1.75
HBG Realty BenmarBenmar 124 - 5042BR,2BA$2.00
288 Cumberland St, Unit 300288 Cumberland St1BR,1BA$1.92
The FLATSFLAT - 171BR,1BA$1.82
130 LocustOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
Pennsylvania Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1.88
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 27S- 3011BR,1BA$1.94
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio ,1BA$2.03

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Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $960 at Grayco Apartments.

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 $1,100 at Grayco Apartments.

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