Cheap Homes for Rent in Harrisburg, PA from $800 (36 Rentals)

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property at 2011 N 3rd St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2011 N 3rd St

HarrisburgPA17102
property at 122 Houston Ave

$995

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$995

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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122 Houston Ave, Unit 1

122 Houston Ave
HarrisburgPA17103

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property at 2124 Greenwood St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2124 Greenwood St

HarrisburgPA17104
property at 3103 Walnut St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3103 Walnut St

HarrisburgPA17109

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property at 2345 Derry St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2345 Derry St, Unit 2

2345 Derry St
HarrisburgPA17104
property at 2039 Kensington St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2039 Kensington St, Unit A

2039 Kensington St
HarrisburgPA17104

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Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 02/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $678 to $6,756 with an overall median price of $2,059. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Uptown Harrisburg at $925, Old Uptown Harrisburg at $989, and Midtown Harrisburg at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harrisburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Uptown Harrisburg$1,322$92516
Old Uptown Harrisburg$1,397$98917
Midtown Harrisburg$1,415$70072
Old Uptown Historic District$1,427$70075
Enclave at Camp Hill$1,719$70063
Brownstone Manor$1,780$1,3957
Salem Run$1,780$1,3957
Weigelstown$1,780$1,3957
Shade Gap$1,795$1,6756
Elizabethtown Mt Joy$1,945$85077

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Grayco Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood priced from $700. Dewberry Station in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $793. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-7 - StudioStudio,1BA$793
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$934
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.22 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Monticello Heights Townhomes in the in the Progress Colonial Park neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita starting at $1,100 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monticello Heights Townhomes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.22
1607 Derry St, Unit Lolita1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
Treeview ApartmentsStyle E2BR,2BA$1.24
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
1811 Mulberry St, Unit C1811 Mulberry St1BR,1BA$1.09
Kellinger Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.23
Spring Street Gardens2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.04
Nittany Place-Student Housing2 BR/1 Full Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Harrisburg?

There are currently 620 Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $678 to $6,756. There are also 172 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harrisburg ranging from $800 to $5,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harrisburg ranges from $800 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,015.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harrisburg range from $1,175 to $4,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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