
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $875 (31 Rentals)


213 N 2nd St

1924-1926 State St

Grayco Apartments

Towne House Apartments

Market View Place

2500 Brookwood St
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1001 N 3rd St

Hill Cafe Apartments

Pennsylvania Place

1006 N 3rd St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

HBG Realty SoMa

409 Herr St
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262 North St

Market View II

916 Green St

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

Magnolia Park Apartments
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Shell Street Apartments

Harmony Tower

Bellevue Towers

1725 Revere St

Dewberry Station

International Place

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Walnut Crossing Apartments

921-925 N 3rd St (928-932 James St)

411 Walnut St
East Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Harrisburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,066 | $700 | $1,519 |
East Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $875 | $2,200 |
| East Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $1,149 | $2,725 |
| East Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $1,325 | $1,895 |
| East Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Harrisburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Harrisburg is under $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Harrisburg is Dewberry Station which is listed at $963, while the average apartment in East Harrisburg costs $3,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Harrisburg?
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 East Harrisburg 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 East Harrisburg?
Cheap apartments in East Harrisburg have an average cost of $221 which is $2,779 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Harrisburg.
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Written by: Richard Corrigan
Welcome to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital and one of the most charming and affordable cities in PA.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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