Pennsylvania Place
301 Chestnut St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
$1,090 - $3,000
1-4 Beds
Downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
Downtown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA
Area Guide
A lively commercial district on the river offers historic charm
Riverfront
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Busy
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Museums
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Lively
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Restaurants
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Walkable
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Historic
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Downtown Harrisburg sits adjacent to the winding Susquehanna River, blending big-city amenities with a surprising amount of green space. Residents see this district as a refreshing urban neighborhood in which historic buildings like the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion sit comfortably next to modern architectural projects. Getting to Interstate 83 is a breeze for locals, which borders the neighborhood’s south side, making it easy to commute to work or school.
Downtown offers unique entertainment options at locales like the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. Residents and visitors alike rave about the lively pubs and eateries serving sushi, tacos, Indian cuisine, and so much more along 2nd Street. Downtown Harrisburg is extremely walkable and bike-friendly, so you’ll enjoy strolling or biking along the river taking in the scenic views and historic charm that this neighborhood offers.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Harrisburg is $1,213 for a studio, $1,291 for one bedroom, $1,485 for two bedrooms, and $1,739 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Harrisburg has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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538 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,213/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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685 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,291/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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831 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,485/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,150 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,739/month
Average Rent
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
51
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
63
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Wildwood Park
- Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
- Indian Echo Caverns
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.