Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Harrisburg Neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Governor's Square
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Governor's Square

2018 N 5th StHarrisburg, PA 17102
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River Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Plaza

2311 N Front StHarrisburg, PA 17110

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Cheapest Available Uptown Harrisburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Harrisburg area of Harrisburg, PA is a 1 Bed unit found at River Plaza priced from $850. Glass Factory has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $949. Here are the most affordable Uptown Harrisburg apartments for rent in Harrisburg, PA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Glass FactoryStudioStudio,1BA$949
Olde Uptown LoftsFurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Harrisburg, PA

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Uptown Harrisburg area is the $1.99 price per square foot Furnished One Bedroom Model at Olde Uptown Lofts in the in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Uptown Harrisburg apartment is the 3643 N Front St Model at 3643 N Front St, Unit Unit B starting at $1,350 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the West Shore Mechanicsburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Harrisburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Olde Uptown LoftsFurnished One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.99
3643 N Front St, Unit Unit B3643 N Front St2BR,1BA$1.69
2223 N 2nd St, Unit Third floor2223 N 2nd StStudio ,1BA$1.21
River Plaza1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.57
Glass FactoryStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Harrisburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Harrisburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Harrisburg is at Glass Factory listed at $949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Harrisburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Harrisburg Apartment is $850 at River Plaza.

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