Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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429 Kelker St

HarrisburgPA17102
property at 1434 Swatara St

1434 Swatara St

HarrisburgPA17104

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803 N 2nd St

HarrisburgPA17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
Senior Living

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1014 N 3rd St
Studio Apartments

1014 N 3rd St

1014 N 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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916 Green St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 Green St

916 Green StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Market View II
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Market View II

319 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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Cumberland Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cumberland Court

518 Cumberland CtHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Magnolia Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Hills

35 Thomas StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Dewberry Station
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dewberry Station

318 Chestnut StHarrisburg, PA 17101

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The Hamilton
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hamilton

1700 N Second StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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1003 Capital St
Studio Apartments

1003 Capital St

1003 Capital StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Linden Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Terrace

1201 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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The Mcfarland
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Mcfarland

1139 Mulberry StHarrisburg, PA 17104
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Penn Square Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Penn Square Apartments

400 S 30th StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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1601 N Front St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 N Front St

1601 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Scottsdale Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale Apartments

1021 S Progress AveHarrisburg, PA 17111
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Magnolia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Magnolia Gardens

210 Hale AveHarrisburg, PA 17104

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South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a Studio unit found at Towne House Apartments priced from $906. B'nai B'rith Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $922. Here are the most affordable South Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Towne House ApartmentsThe Forster AStudio,1BA$906
B'nai B'rith ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$922
Dewberry StationDewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Glass FactorySashaStudio,1BA$949
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$999
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Executive House ApartmentsThe MadisonStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Harrisburg area is the $0.64 price per square foot 1607 Derry St Model at 1607 Derry St in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value South Harrisburg apartment is the 42 N 18th St Model at 42 N 18th St, Unit 1 starting at $925 with a $0.75 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1607 Derry St1607 Derry St2BR,1BA$0.64
42 N 18th St, Unit 142 N 18th St1BR,1BA$0.75
415 9th St, Unit 415-1415 9th St2BR,1BA$1.33
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento1341 S 12th St4BR,1BA$1.22
The FoxFOX - 102- 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.52
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1233 Derry St, Unit Apt 11233 Derry St1BR,1BA$0.98
202 State St, Unit 4202 State St1BR,1BA$1.64
1603 Penn St, Unit 21603 Penn St2BR,1BA$1.47
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

Ranked #12

Among cities in Pennsylvania for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the South Harrisburg Neighborhood in Harrisburg, PA

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Harrisburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Harrisburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Harrisburg is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Harrisburg?

The cheapest apartment in South Harrisburg is Dewberry Station which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in South Harrisburg costs $2,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Harrisburg?

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 South Harrisburg 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 South Harrisburg?

Cheap apartments in South Harrisburg have an average cost of $193 which is $2,007 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Harrisburg.

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