Executive House Apartments
101 S 2nd St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
$1,111 - $1,749
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA
A lively commercial district on the river offers historic charm
Riverfront
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Busy
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Museums
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Harrisburg is $1,210 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, $1,482 for two bedrooms, and $1,741 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Harrisburg has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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543 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,210/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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684 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,304/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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831 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,482/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,150 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,741/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
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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
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.