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Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 06/19/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $650 to $4,810 with an overall median price of $2,280. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Holly Hill at $1,000, Elizabethtown Mt Joy at $845, and Brownstone Manor at $960. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harrisburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Holly Hill$1,000$1,0001
Elizabethtown Mt Joy$1,560$84512
Brownstone Manor$1,815$96016
Salem Run$1,815$96015
Weigelstown$1,850$96010
Shade Gap$1,875$9602
Stonebridge$1,885$1,0002
Stonebridge Crossing$1,885$1,0002
Hardscrabble$1,947$65082
Capital Heights$1,959$65083

Cheapest Available Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Dewberry Station in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood priced from $770. Grayco Apartments in the Enclave at Camp Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dewberry StationDewberry Station- 10 - StudioStudio,1BA$770
Grayco ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$780
ReVi HarrisburgSTUDIO1BR,1BA$899
Kellinger Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$904
Towne House ApartmentsThe Hawk AStudio,1BA$928
Whisperwood ApartmentsThe BrookfieldStudio,1BA$933
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$935
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Walnut Hill Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.29 price per square foot Sierra II Model at The Reserve and Gardens at Hershey Meadows in the in the East Shore Central neighborhood starting from $2,410. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the The Alden Model at Monticello Heights Townhomes starting at $2,245 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Progress Colonial Park 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.
The Reserve and Gardens at Hershey MeadowsSierra II3BR,2BA$1.29
Monticello Heights TownhomesThe Alden3BR,2.5BA$1.21
Sunpointe TownhomesAddison FB/G2BR,2.5BA$1.27
Briarcrest Gardens ApartmentsGarden Apartment E3BR,2BA$1.11
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
Kellinger Greene2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Riverview Heights ApartmentsNo In-Person Tours Available2BR,1.5BA$1.30
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 21838 N 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.28
1006 N 2nd St, Unit #11006 N 2nd St1BR,1BA$1.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Harrisburg?

There are currently 578 Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $4,810. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harrisburg ranging from $950 to $2,995.

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 $950 to $2,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,740.

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 $1,200 to $4,810, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,545 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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