
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (61 Rentals)
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1220 Market St

139 N 13th St

132 State St

Towne House Apartments

1006 N 3rd St

Market View Place

707 N 2nd St, Unit 5

Hill Cafe Apartments

Total Monthly Price
The 1500 Condominium
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The Bogg

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

Menaker

HBG Realty SoMa

409 Herr St

564 Race St

Executive House Apartments

1010 N 3rd St

COBA Apartments

Total Monthly Price
2417 Ellerslie St, Unit 2nd floor
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The Fox

The FLATS

HBG Realty Benmar

1116-1118 N 3rd St

104 State St

130 Locust

Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St

Market View II

916 Green St
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Mount Pleasant Apartments

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

Magnolia Park Apartments

Shell Street Apartments

Dewberry Station

1003 Capital St

The Mcfarland

2015 Market St, Harrisburg
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Penn Square Apartments

2015 Market St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Bellevue Towers

Magnolia Gardens

Residences on Market

337 S 15th St

Walnut Crossing Apartments

445 S 17th St

SoMa 27 S Third St
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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 | $1,070 | $700 | $1,460 |
| East Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,310 | $870 | $2,200 |
| East Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $1,149 | $2,725 |
| East Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $1,395 | $1,550 |
| East Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 61 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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Cheapest Available East Harrisburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Harrisburg 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 $794. Here are the most affordable East Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station-8 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $794 |
| 2015 Market St, Harrisburg | 2015 Market St, Harrisburg - Apt 1... | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Pennsylvania Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 27S- 301 | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| SoMa 27 S Third St | SOMA 27S- 301 - 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| 2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Appalachia A | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harrisburg, PA
As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Harrisburg area is the $1.40 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 $1,825. The second greatest value East Harrisburg apartment is the 2417 Ellerslie St Model at 2417 Ellerslie St, Unit 2nd floor starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the East Harrisburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St | 635 S Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2417 Ellerslie St, Unit 2nd floor | 2417 Ellerslie St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Capital B | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | FATT - 601- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Old City Hall | 1 bedroom 1 bath – Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Pennsylvania Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2015 Market St, Harrisburg | 2015 Market St, Harrisburg - Apt 1... | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Harrisburg Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Harrisburg?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Harrisburg is at Grayco Apartments listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Harrisburg Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Harrisburg Apartment is $875 at 2015 Market St, Harrisburg.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Harrisburg Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Harrisburg is starting from $1,149 at Market View Place.
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