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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (47 Rentals)
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$700 - $1,175Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 20
Grayco Apartments
115 North StHarrisburg, PA 17101
408 Radnor St
HarrisburgPA17110
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1339 N 2nd St
1339 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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317 Peffer St, Unit 1
317 Peffer StHarrisburg, PA 17102
1924-1926 State St
HarrisburgPA17103
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$916 - $1,557Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Towne House Apartments
660 Boas StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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B'nai B'rith Apartments
130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Glass Factory
1841 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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3100 N 3rd St
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1006 N 3rd St
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1611 Susquehanna St
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$999 - $1,1491 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Market View Place
301 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Hill Cafe Apartments
1249-1255 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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618 N 2nd St
618 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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$1,053 - $2,415
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The 1500 Condominium
1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Pennsylvania Place
301 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
1531 Green St
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332 Hamilton St
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204 Kelker St
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300 S 2nd St
HarrisburgPA17104
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1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita
1607 Derry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
1228 Market St
HarrisburgPA17103
1621 Berryhill St
HarrisburgPA17104
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1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments
Governor's Square
2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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1014 N 3rd St
1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Mount Pleasant Apartments
1434 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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916 Green St
916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Market View II
319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Cumberland Court
518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Court At Washington Square
205 S 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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River Plaza
2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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Dewberry Station
318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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The Hamilton
1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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1003 Capital St
1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Linden Terrace
1201 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Mcfarland
1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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1601 N Front St
1601 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Riverfront Park Apartments
2500-2701 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17110
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Residences on Market
335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Walnut Hill Apartments
520-544 Walnut StLemoyne, PA 17043
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Fairmount Park
400 W Crestwood DrCamp Hill, PA 17011
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$1,060 - $1,4661 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30
Long Meadows Apartments
2 Richland LnCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Preble Arms Apartments
860 Walnut StLemoyne, PA 17043
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1 Bedroom Apartments
232 State St
232 State StEnola, PA 17025
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Red Oak Acres
6 Marshall DrCamp Hill, PA 17011
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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hardscrabble?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardscrabble Studio Apartments | $1,040 | $595 | $1,500 |
| Hardscrabble 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $795 | $2,200 |
| Hardscrabble 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,050 | $2,725 |
| Hardscrabble 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,793 | $1,200 | $2,056 |
| Hardscrabble 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Hardscrabble Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hardscrabble area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at River Plaza priced from $775. Dewberry Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Plaza | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station-7 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $793 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments | Pear st | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $916 |
| B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Fairmount Park | Studio apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
| Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA
As of March 14, 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, Unit Lolita in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Hardscrabble apartment is the 2 BED Model at The 1500 Condominium starting at $1,866 with a $1.37 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita | 1607 Derry St | 2BR,1BA | $0.64 |
| The 1500 Condominium | 2 BED | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 1341 S 12th St | 1341 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | FATT - 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Preble Arms Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Old City Hall | 1 bedroom 1 bath Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The FLATS | FLAT - 19 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 317 Peffer St, Unit 1 | 317 Peffer St | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,090.
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 $2,200.
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 $2,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hardscrabble.
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From Riverfront Views to Row Houses: Harrisburgs Best-Kept Affordable Renting Secrets
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Welcome to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s capital and one of the most charming and affordable cities in PA.
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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.