Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the East Harrisburg area of Harrisburg.

Grayco Apartments

Towne House Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

1434 Swatara St

1017 Green St
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2710 Woodlawn St

803 N 2nd St

Market View Place

2500 Brookwood 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 |
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East Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,030 | $825 | $1,462 |
East Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,193 | $800 | $1,635 |
East Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,100 | $2,365 |
East Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,584 | $1,350 | $1,995 |
East Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 29 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. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable East Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $915 |
B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harrisburg, PA
As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Harrisburg area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value East Harrisburg apartment is the 42 N 18th St Model at 42 N 18th St, Unit 1 starting at $925 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg 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. |
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1607 Derry St | 1607 Derry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
42 N 18th St, Unit 1 | 42 N 18th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.75 |
The Fox | FOX - 102- 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
1233 Derry St, Unit Apt 1 | 1233 Derry St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
202 State St, Unit 4 | 202 State St | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
223 Briggs St, Unit 2nd Floor | 223 Briggs St | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Mulberry Station Apartments | ONLY 2 UNITS LEFT!!! Gorgeous 1-bedroom apartme... | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
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Getting Around the East Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA
Walk Score®
71 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Harrisburg is Dewberry Station which is listed at $935, 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.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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