Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (52 Rentals)

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property at 2211 N 4th St

$995

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2211 N 4th St

HarrisburgPA17110
property at 50 N 18th St

$995

2 Bedroom Rentals

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50 N 18th St

HarrisburgPA17103

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property at 300 S 2nd St

$1,095 - $1,795

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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300 S 2nd St

HarrisburgPA17104
property at 1621 Berryhill St

$1,100 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1621 Berryhill St

HarrisburgPA17104
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Governor's Square
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's Square

2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1014 N 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 N 3rd St

1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Market View II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Linden Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Terrace

1201 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Mcfarland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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1601 N Front St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 N Front St

1601 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Residences on Market
1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Market

335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
Student Housing
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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hardscrabble Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hardscrabble area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Dewberry Station priced from $793. B'nai B'rith Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-7 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$934
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,000
Fairmount ParkStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$1,031
Pennsylvania Place1 BR1BR,1BA$1,090
Executive House ApartmentsThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble apartment is the 1404 N 3rd St Model at 1404 N 3rd St, Unit Zachary starting at $1,100 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hardscrabble apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
1404 N 3rd St, Unit Zachary1404 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$0.73
533 N 2nd St, Unit Apt 2533 N 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.50
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
1811 Mulberry St, Unit C1811 Mulberry St1BR,1BA$1.09
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.01
Long Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1.54
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.43

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, and the greater Harrisburg area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hardscrabble Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hardscrabble?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hardscrabble is at Dewberry Station listed at $793.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hardscrabble Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hardscrabble Apartment is $950 at River Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hardscrabble Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hardscrabble is starting from $1,000 at Walnut Hill Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hardscrabble Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hardscrabble Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mulberry Station Apartments and starts from $1,770.

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