Cheap Homes for Rent in Hardscrabble Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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45 N 19th St, Unit 3

45 N 19th St
HarrisburgPA17103

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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Hardscrabble apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Walnut Hill ApartmentsApple Dr1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA

As of June 08, 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
516 Market St, Unit Apartment516 Market St2BR,1BA$1.42
Preble Arms ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
117 Reily St, Unit 3117 Reily St1BR,1BA$1.50
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.66

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Hardscrabble, Harrisburg, PA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hardscrabble

What type of rentals are currently available in Hardscrabble?

There are currently 269 Apartments for Rent in Hardscrabble, PA with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,000. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hardscrabble ranging from $650 to $3,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hardscrabble?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hardscrabble ranges from $650 to $3,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,628.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hardscrabble?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hardscrabble range from $1,200 to $2,071, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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