
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Harrisburg area of Harrisburg.


Grayco Apartments

1213 Green St

213 N 2nd St

260 North St

2418 State St, Unit 5

1419 N 2nd St, Unit 1419 N 2ND STREET 301

1924-1926 State St

901 N Front St
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Towne House Apartments

B'nai B'rith Apartments

Glass Factory

332 Hamilton St

201 Kelker St, Unit Top Floor, Unit Top Floor

Market View Place

2500 Brookwood St

3625 Derry St

1001 N 3rd St
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Hill Cafe Apartments

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The 1500 Condominium

Pennsylvania Place

Executive House Apartments

1006 N 3rd St

Harmony Tower

1014 N 3rd St

Mount Pleasant Apartments

916 Green St
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Market View II

Cumberland Court

The Court At Washington Square

Magnolia Hills

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Dewberry Station

The Hamilton

1003 Capital St

Linden Terrace
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The Mcfarland

Penn Square Apartments

Bellevue Towers

1601 N Front St

1725 Revere St

Scottsdale Apartments

Residences on Market

13 Umberto Ave, Unit Room 1, Unit Room 1

Felton Lofts
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156 Frank S Brown Blvd

326 N Front St

425 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrisburg Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $700 | $1,519 |
| South Harrisburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $795 | $2,200 |
| South Harrisburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,552 | $1,109 | $2,725 |
| South Harrisburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,547 | $1,325 | $1,950 |
| South Harrisburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,400 | $3,000 |
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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 $800. Towne House Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $907. Here are the most affordable South Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayco Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Towne House Apartments | The Forster A | Studio,1BA | $907 |
| B'nai B'rith Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $922 |
| Glass Factory | Studio | Studio,1BA | $949 |
| Dewberry Station | Dewberry Station - 4- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| 2500 Brookwood St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Market View Place | Vintage Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Pennsylvania Place | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| HBG Realty SoMa | SOMA 27S- 301 | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| Executive House Apartments | The Chelsea | Studio,1BA | $1,186 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Harrisburg, PA
As of April 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 1 BED + Garden Model at The 1500 Condominium starting at $1,643 with a $1.12 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 |
| The 1500 Condominium | 1 BED + Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Ivy Ridge | The Wisteria | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.40 |
| Mulberry Station Apartments | 3BR POR | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
| 608 S 24th St | 608 S 24th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 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 |
| 643 2nd St, Unit 2nd | 643 2nd St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| HBG Realty MenakerFatt | FATT - 302- 1 Bedroom - 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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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 $1,186.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Harrisburg?
The cheapest apartment in South Harrisburg is Grayco Apartments which is listed at $960, 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 $155 which is $2,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Harrisburg.
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