Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (62 Rentals)

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$775

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Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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45 N 19th St, Unit 3

45 N 19th St
HarrisburgPA17103

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property at 132 State St

$950 - $1,600

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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132 State St

HarrisburgPA17101
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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,415
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The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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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
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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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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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B'nai B'rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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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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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 $794. Walnut Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
Walnut Hill ApartmentsApple Dr1BR,1BA$900
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$997
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
The BoggBOGG - 3041BR,1BA$1,087
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Executive House ApartmentsThe AspenStudio,1BA$1,122

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hardscrabble area is the $1.54 price per square foot 635 S Front St Model at 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Hardscrabble apartment is the A Floor Plan Model at CenterPointe Apartments starting at $1,720 with a $1.38 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.
635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St635 S Front St2BR,1BA$1.54
CenterPointe ApartmentsA Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.38
Fairmount ParkThree bedroom 2 bath apartment "A"3BR,2BA$1.63
The OverlookSusquehanna2BR,2BA$1.64
1341 S 12th St1341 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.39
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
The Atlas on Senate2A Type B - Florence 3F2BR,2BA$1.76
516 Market St, Unit Apartment516 Market St2BR,1BA$1.42
1627 N 2nd St, Unit 3rd Floor1627 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.06
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47

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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA

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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 $794.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hardscrabble Apartment is $900 at Walnut Hill Apartments.

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 $1,100 at Preble Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hardscrabble Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hardscrabble Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairmount Park and starts from $1,956.

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