
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (38 Rentals)
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1918 State St

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Towne House Apartments

2710 Woodlawn St

1434 Swatara St
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2500 Brookwood St

1015 N 3rd St

259 Cumberland St

Hill Cafe Apartments

Executive House Apartments

Glass Factory

1515 Green St

Pennsylvania Place

1802 Chestnut St
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Felton Lofts

3443 Montour St
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 |
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South Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,122 | $650 | $1,600 |
South Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,233 | $775 | $1,675 |
South Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $1,046 | $2,000 |
South Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,577 | $1,190 | $2,200 |
South Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 38 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 $650. Dewberry Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable South Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grayco Apartments | Bachelor | Studio,1BA | $650 |
Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station- 10 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $770 |
Towne House Apartments | The Hawk A | Studio,1BA | $938 |
Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 19S - 303 | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Executive House Apartments | The Keystone | Studio,1BA | $1,110 |
B'nai B'rith Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
411 Walnut St | Studio, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Harrisburg area is the $0.76 price per square foot 343 Hummel St Model at 343 Hummel St, Unit 2 in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Harrisburg apartment is the 1341 S 12th St Model at 1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento starting at $1,400 with a $1.22 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. |
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343 Hummel St, Unit 2 | 343 Hummel St | 3BR,1BA | $0.76 |
1341 S 12th St, Unit Apartamento | 1341 S 12th St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
229 12th St | 229 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Hill Cafe Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1838 N 3rd St, Unit 2 | 1838 N 3rd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Welcome to Downtown Living Excellence | 2BR POR | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Pennsylvania Place | 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
HBG Realty MenakerFatt | F@TT - 402 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Glass Factory | Oliver | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Grayco Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.73 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
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Among neighborhoods in Harrisburg, PA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,200.
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 $2,300.
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 1 regular apartments in South Harrisburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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