Harrisburg

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Harrisburg, PA

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Pennsylvania’s capital city is beaming with riverfront views and historic charm

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Welcome to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's capital city, where history meets contemporary living along the Susquehanna River. Current rental trends show moderate growth, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,184 per month and experiencing a 4.3% annual increase. The housing market includes options throughout established neighborhoods like Midtown and Uptown, as well as downtown communities. The Pennsylvania State Capitol building serves as the city's centerpiece, surrounded by a downtown area filled with restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations including the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts.

Harrisburg balances city living with outdoor recreation, featuring Riverfront Park and the Capital Area Greenbelt, a 20-mile trail system weaving through the city's neighborhoods. The historic Broad Street Market, dating back to 1860, brings the community together with local vendors offering fresh produce and prepared foods. Throughout the year, residents enjoy signature events like the Pennsylvania Farm Show and the Kipona Festival along the Susquehanna River during Labor Day weekend. Wildwood Park offers walking trails through protected wetlands, while the National Civil War Museum preserves the region's history. Located within a few hours of major metropolitan areas, Harrisburg maintains its distinctive appeal as a riverside capital.

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Harrisburg city skyline

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building in Harrisburg

Sun setting over Harrisburg

The bridge leading to Harrisburg

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Harrisburg, PA is $926 for a studio, $1,186 for one bedroom, $1,417 for two bedrooms, and $1,832 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrisburg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,186/month
720 Sq Ft
House
$1,664/month
1,445 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,248/month
942 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,936/month
952 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Harrisburg, PA is 4.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 4.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $926 - $1,832. You can expect to pay 5.3% less for groceries, 13.9% more for utilities, and 4.1% less for transportation.

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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

West Hanover Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

574 Students

Paxtonia Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

689 Students

Linglestown Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

443 Students

Rutherford Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

441 Students

Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin School

Public

Grades 5-8

403 Students

Central Dauphin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

848 Students

Linglestown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

808 Students

Math Science Academy @ Benjamin Franklin School

Public

Grades 5-8

403 Students

Susquehanna Twp Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

723 Students

Camp Curtin School

Public

Grades 6-8

482 Students

Central Dauphin Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,975 Students

Susquehanna Twp High School

Public

Grades 9-12

743 Students

Cougar Academy

Public

Grades K-12

389 Students

Central Dauphin East Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,590 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
  • Wildwood Park
  • State Museum of Pennsylvania
  • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
  • Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area

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.