2138 Penn St
2138 Penn St,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
$1,900
4 Beds
Uptown Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
Uptown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA Area Guide
Harrisburg's uptown gem
Walkable
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Bike-Friendly
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Green Space
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Outdoors
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Historic
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The uptown portion of Harrisburg features several historic residences and apartments across most of this neighborhood. Italian Lake and Italian Park remain the centerpieces of this Harrisburg jewel. Stroll among lush landscaping and over a Japanese bridge, both of which draw residents to this idyllic park. Many people call this area the most beautiful park in the city. Hop on the Capital Area Greenbelt to walk or bike along its 20-mile length. This linear park path represents a perfect opportunity to get some exercise while passing some of the city's scenic landmarks.
Check out the latest bestselling thriller or attend a small event at the Madeline L. Olewine Memorial Library on Third Street when you want some indoor enjoyment. Right down the street from the library, Zembo Shrine Center hosts community events and expos throughout the year. Watch for the annual circus to come to town every March. The central portion of this part of Harrisburg sits just two miles north of the heart of downtown.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Uptown Harrisburg is $776 for a studio, $972 for one bedroom, and $1,119 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Uptown Harrisburg has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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345 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$776/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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671 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$972/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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899 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,119/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Uptown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Uptown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
50
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Few to No Café Options Nearby
Cafes
10
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Uptown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Uptown Harrisburg - Harrisburg, PA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
- Wildwood Park
- Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
- Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Commuter Rail
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 February 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.