
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (32 Rentals)
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253-255 North St

403-405 Walnut St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Towne House Apartments

2710 Woodlawn St

1952 Kensington St, Unit 1
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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 | $1,121 | $650 | $1,619 |
East Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $800 | $2,215 |
East Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $1,149 | $2,885 |
East Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,954 | $1,300 | $3,440 |
East Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $1,595 | $3,000 |
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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 $650. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $928. 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 | $650 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $928 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 19S - 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Executive House Apartments | The Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,105 |
Eagles Crest Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 749 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-850 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
411 Walnut St | Studio, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harrisburg, PA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Harrisburg area is the $0.76 price per square foot 343 Hummel St Model at 343 Hummel St, Unit 2 in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Harrisburg apartment is the 1952 Kensington St Model at 1952 Kensington St, Unit 1 starting at $950 with a $0.79 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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343 Hummel St, Unit 2 | 343 Hummel St | 3BR,1BA | $0.76 |
1952 Kensington St, Unit 1 | 1952 Kensington St | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome- 1025 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Welcome to Downtown Living Excellence | 2BR - PRM Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
Pennsylvania Place | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Eagles Crest Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 729 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
411 Walnut St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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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.
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in East Harrisburg is Market View Place which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in East Harrisburg costs $2,600.
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 1 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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