Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (77 Rentals)

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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,415
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$1,053 - $2,415
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$1,053 - $2,415
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 5

The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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property at 3200 Green St

$1,125 - $1,495

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3200 Green St

HarrisburgPA17110

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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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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green 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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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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River Plaza
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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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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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 Grayco Apartments priced from $700. River Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
River Plaza0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Walnut Hill ApartmentsPear st1BR,1BA$835
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$907
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$963
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Fairmount ParkStudio apartmentStudio,1BA$1,036

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hardscrabble area is the $0.99 price per square foot 1008 N 2nd St Model at 1008 N 2nd St, Unit 2F in the in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Hardscrabble apartment is the Susquehanna Model at The Overlook starting at $1,665 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Enclave at Camp Hill 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.
1008 N 2nd St, Unit 2F1008 N 2nd St2BR,1BA$0.99
The OverlookSusquehanna2BR,2BA$1.64
1341 S 12th St1341 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.39
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Mulberry Station Apartments2BR - New Appliances (P)2BR,2BA$1.55
HBG Realty MenakerFattFATT - 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Old City Hall1 bedroom 1 bath Loft1BR,1BA$1.73
The FLATSFLAT - 191BR,1BA$1.74
2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor2223 N 2nd StStudio ,1BA$1.21

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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #8

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 a cheap apartment in Hardscrabble?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hardscrabble is under $1,036.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hardscrabble?

The cheapest apartment in Hardscrabble is Walnut Hill Apartments which is listed at $835, while the average apartment in Hardscrabble costs $1,602.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hardscrabble?

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 Hardscrabble that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hardscrabble?

Cheap apartments in Hardscrabble have an average cost of $140 which is $1,462 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hardscrabble.

Expert Rental Resources

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