
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Shore Central Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (62 Rentals)
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Glass Factory

Capital Pointe by OneWall

3952 N 6th St

Eagles Crest Apartment Homes

Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes

Twin Lakes Apartments

Blue Ridge Apartments

Commerce Park Apartments

Village Knoll Apartment Homes
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429 Kelker St, Unit Unit 2

Pennswood Apartments and Townhomes

Spring Valley

Treeview Apartments

The Pines

High Pointe Club

Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes

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1838 N 3rd St, Unit 2, Unit 2

Kings Manor Apartment Homes

1835 N 2nd St
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3643 N Front St

Williamsburg Estates

Springford Apartments

The Village of Laurel Ridge and The Encore Apartments and Townhomes

High Pointe Overlook

Reserve at Paxton Creek

1716 N 6th St

Governor's Square

Sussex Court Apartments

Shell Street Apartments
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Paxton Center Apartments

Penn Square Apartments

Lancer Court

River Plaza

Riverfront Park Apartments

Chestnut Heights Apartments

Twelve Trees Apartments & Townhomes

2615 Waldo St

Walnut Crossing Apartments

2312 Orange St
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Pheasant Hill Estates

3003 Pennwood Rd

Steeple Chase

Paxton Mill Estates

Park View Townhomes

1841 N 4th St

2322 Penn St

The Encore at Laurel Ridge Townhomes

Timber Ridge Townhomes

1834 Green St
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East Shore Central, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Shore Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Shore Central Studio Apartments | $1,194 | $964 | $2,175 |
| East Shore Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,369 | $686 | $2,771 |
| East Shore Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $995 | $3,136 |
| East Shore Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,098 | $1,773 | $3,097 |
| East Shore Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,449 | $2,274 | $2,624 |
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Cheapest Available East Shore Central Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Shore Central area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Glass Factory priced from $949. Capital Pointe by OneWall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $968. Here are the most affordable East Shore Central apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Capital Pointe by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $968 |
| River Plaza | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Wedgewood Hills Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | The Wheatfield | 1BR,1BA | $1,139 |
| Eagles Crest Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 749 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Pennswood Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| The Pines | 1x1 - Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| High Pointe Club | 1 bedroom 1.5 bath – Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,278 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-850 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Shore Central, PA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Shore Central area is the $1.28 price per square foot First Floor Model at Magnolia Terrace in the in the East Shore Central neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value East Shore Central apartment is the Abrv Model at Blue Ridge Apartments starting at $1,798 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the East Shore Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Shore Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Terrace | First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Blue Ridge Apartments | Abrv | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Commerce Park Apartments | cpC | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Reserve at Paxton Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Paxton Mill Estates | The Alexandra | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Kings Manor Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath- 950 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Pines | 1x1 - Sycamore | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-850 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Whisperwood Apartments | The Wheatfield | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Capital Pointe by OneWall | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Best Local Schools in East Shore Central, Harrisburg, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Shore Central Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Shore Central?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Shore Central is at Glass Factory listed at $949.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Shore Central Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Shore Central Apartment is $968 at Capital Pointe by OneWall.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Shore Central Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Shore Central is starting from $1,145 at Capital Pointe by OneWall.
What is the most affordable East Shore Central Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Shore Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakewood Hills Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,805.
Expert Rental Resources
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