Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (96 Rentals)

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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
property at 2211 N 4th St

$975

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 6

2211 N 4th St

HarrisburgPA17110

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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 Sep 15

The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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property at 1006 N 3rd St

$995 - $1,095

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1006 N 3rd St

HarrisburgPA17102

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property at 1835 N 2nd St

$1,345 - $1,895

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1835 N 2nd St

HarrisburgPA17102
property at 1331 Bartine St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1331 Bartine St

HarrisburgPA17102

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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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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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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. 2015 Market St, Harrisburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
2015 Market St, Harrisburg2015 Market St, Harrisburg - Apt 1...1BR,1BA$875
Walnut Hill ApartmentsApple Dr1BR,1BA$900
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
SoMa 27 S Third StSOMA 27S- 301 - 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,128
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 27S- 3011BR,1BA$1,128
Pennsylvania Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA

As of August 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hardscrabble area is the $1.40 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 $1,825. The second greatest value Hardscrabble apartment is the 913 N 2nd St Model at 913 N 2nd St, Unit Apartment 2 starting at $1,800 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$1.40
913 N 2nd St, Unit Apartment 2913 N 2nd St2BR,2BA$1.38
1021 Green St, Unit 1A1021 Green St2BR,1BA$1.21
CenterPointe ApartmentsA Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.38
Fairmount ParkThree bedroom 2 bath apartment "A"3BR,2BA$1.46
1341 S 12th St1341 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.39
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1006 N 2nd St, Unit 2nd flr1006 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$0.94
Towne House ApartmentsThe Capital B1BR,1BA$1.66
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 $875 at 2015 Market St, Harrisburg.

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 $1,756.

Expert Rental Resources

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