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property at 13 Umberto Ave

$760

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$760

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$760

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13 Umberto Ave, Unit Room 4

13 Umberto Ave
New CumberlandPA17070

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property at 2108 Walnut St

$850

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$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2108 Walnut St

HarrisburgPA17103

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property at 2109 Cedar Run Dr

$1,185

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$1,185

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 11

2109 Cedar Run Dr, Unit 107

2109 Cedar Run Dr
Camp HillPA17011

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property at 1825 N 3rd St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

1825 N 3rd St, Unit 1

1825 N 3rd St
HarrisburgPA17102

Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisburg, PA

Pricing Updated: 07/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisburg, PA area range in price from $696 to $4,810 with an overall median price of $2,060. The three Harrisburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Uptown Harrisburg at $825, Uptown Harrisburg at $825, 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
Old Uptown Harrisburg$1,401$82512
Uptown Harrisburg$1,451$82511
Midtown Harrisburg$1,453$70057
Old Uptown Historic District$1,453$70058
Enclave at Camp Hill$1,644$70073
Progress Colonial Park$1,810$69653
Brownstone Manor$1,865$1,12514
Salem Run$1,865$1,12514
Shade Gap$1,865$1,12510
Weigelstown$1,865$1,12514

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 $794. 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-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
Walnut Hill ApartmentsApple Dr1BR,1BA$900
Capital Pointe by OneWallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$903
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisburg area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3628 Derry St Model at 3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 2 in the in the South Harrisburg neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Harrisburg apartment is the First Floor Model at Magnolia Terrace starting at $1,720 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the East Shore Central 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.
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.30
Magnolia TerraceFirst Floor2BR,2BA$1.28
CenterPointe ApartmentsA Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.38
Kellinger Greene2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$0.91
1841 Susquehanna St, Unit 21841 Susquehanna St2BR,1BA$1.37
Willow Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Capital Pointe by OneWallTwo Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.38
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
21 Clinton Ave, Unit 121 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$1.19

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Harrisburg?

There are currently 619 Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA with pricing that ranges from $696 to $4,810. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harrisburg ranging from $355 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 $355 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,742.

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 $1,125 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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