
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (64 Rentals)
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Grayco Apartments

1406 N 2nd St, Unit 2 R

1528 Green St

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117 Reily St, Unit 3

Towne House Apartments

Glass Factory

132 State St

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223 Briggs St, Unit 3A

1006 N 3rd St
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Market View Place

Hill Cafe Apartments

618 N 2nd St

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The 1500 Condominium

The Bogg

1211 Green St

HBG Realty SoMa

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

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2415 Ellerslie St, Unit 1 bdrm

1220 Market St, Unit 1
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Executive House Apartments

1602 N 3rd St

1521 N 2nd St

1008 N 3rd St

409 Herr St

262 North St

242 Harris St

429 Kelker St, Unit 2

1010 N 3rd St

Harmony Tower
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1014 N 3rd St

916 Green St

Market View II

Mount Pleasant Apartments

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

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Dewberry Station

The Hamilton
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1003 Capital St

Linden Terrace

The Mcfarland

Penn Square Apartments

Bellevue Towers

B'nai B'rith Apartments

1601 N Front St

1725 Revere St

Scottsdale Apartments

Magnolia Gardens
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South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Harrisburg?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,125 | $700 | $1,535 |
| South Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $825 | $2,200 |
| South Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $1,050 | $2,725 |
| South Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $1,295 | $1,950 |
| South Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA.
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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 Grayco Apartments priced from $700. Glass Factory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable South Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $700 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $962 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Pennsylvania Place Apartments | 1BR - 1BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Executive House Apartments | The Aspen | Studio,1BA | $1,106 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA
As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Harrisburg apartment is the 635 S Front St Model at 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St starting at $2,000 with a $1.54 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 2 | 3628 Derry St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St | 635 S Front St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 2500 Brookwood St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.33 |
| Chestnut Pointe | The Pointe | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 1341 S 12th St | 1341 S 12th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The 1500 Condominium | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Ivy Ridge | Ivory | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Magnolia Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 117 Reily St, Unit 3 | 117 Reily St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Harrisburg Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Harrisburg?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Harrisburg is at Grayco Apartments listed at $700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Harrisburg Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Harrisburg Apartment is $960 at Grayco Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Harrisburg Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Harrisburg is starting from $1,100 at Grayco Apartments.
What is the most affordable South Harrisburg Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Harrisburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chestnut Pointe and starts from $1,272.
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