Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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property at 1220 Market St

$870 - $960

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1220 Market St

HarrisburgPA17103
property at 132 State St

$950 - $1,600

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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132 State St

HarrisburgPA17101

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The 1500 Condominium
$1,053 - $2,415
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$1,053 - $2,415

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

The 1500 Condominium

1500 N 6th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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Harmony Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony Tower

322 N 2nd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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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
1 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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B'nai B'rith Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

130 S 3rd StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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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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Bellevue Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue Towers

2400 Market StHarrisburg, PA 17103
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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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1 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Market

335 N Market StHarrisburg, PA 17101
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property at 13 Umberto Ave

$760

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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13 Umberto Ave, Unit Room 4

13 Umberto Ave
New CumberlandPA17070
property at 541 Bridge St

$795 - $895

1 Bedroom Rentals

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541 Bridge St

New CumberlandPA17070

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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 Grayco Apartments priced from $700. Dewberry Station has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $794. Here are the most affordable South Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grayco ApartmentsBachelorStudio,1BA$700
Dewberry StationDewberry Station-8 - StudioStudio,1BA$794
2015 Market St, Harrisburg2015 Market St, Harrisburg - Apt 1...1BR,1BA$875
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Market View PlaceVintage Keystone1BR,1BA$999
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Pennsylvania Place Apartments1BR - 1BTH1BR,1BA$1,090
HBG Realty SoMaSOMA 27S- 3011BR,1BA$1,128
SoMa 27 S Third StSOMA 27S- 301 - 1 Bedroom - 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,128
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA

As of July 18, 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 $1,825 with a $1.40 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.
3628 Derry St, Unit 3628 Derry street Unit 23628 Derry St3BR,1BA$1.30
635 S Front St, Unit 635 S Front St635 S Front St2BR,1BA$1.40
2417 Ellerslie St, Unit 2nd floor2417 Ellerslie St2BR,1BA$1.04
1341 S 12th St1341 S 12th St1BR,1BA$1.39
Hill Cafe Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
643 2nd St, Unit 2nd643 2nd St2BR,1BA$1.67
2500 Brookwood St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Towne House ApartmentsThe Capital B1BR,1BA$1.69
HBG Realty MenakerFattFATT - 601- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Magnolia Gardens1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.72

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South Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA

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

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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!

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 $875 at 2015 Market St, Harrisburg.

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 $1,149 at Market View Place.

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