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Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA

What is the average rent in Harrisburg, PA?

$1,208/month

Average Rent

722 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,208 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Harrisburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Harrisburg, you can expect to pay about $927 per month for a studio, $1,208 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,411 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,837 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$927/month
478 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,208/month
722 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,411/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,837/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,521/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,641/month
1,131 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,184/month
2,261 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,118/month
1,337 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,349/month
464 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,494/month
1,253 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,875/month
1,154 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,372/month
1,061 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
27% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg?

Based on current rent prices, Fox Ridge Historic District, Park Manor and Midtown Harrisburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,181/month
753 Sq Ft
Park Manor
$1,226/month
837 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,238/month
766 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,275/month
766 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,278/month
775 Sq Ft
Springford
$1,323/month
776 Sq Ft
Springford Village at Heatherfield
$1,323/month
776 Sq Ft
Capital Heights
$1,325/month
870 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Hills
$1,331/month
814 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,337/month
693 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?

Based on current rent prices, Three Crooked Hill Farms, East Shore/Central and Lakewood Hills are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Crooked Hill Farms
$1,855/month
829 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,455/month
765 Sq Ft
Lakewood Hills
$1,436/month
870 Sq Ft
Lakevue Heights
$1,389/month
849 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,337/month
693 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Hills
$1,331/month
814 Sq Ft
Capital Heights
$1,325/month
870 Sq Ft
Springford
$1,323/month
776 Sq Ft
Springford Village at Heatherfield
$1,323/month
776 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,278/month
775 Sq Ft

Which Harrisburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Harrisburg with the most apartments available are Downtown Harrisburg, Progress/Colonial Park and East Harrisburg .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,337/month
693 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,278/month
775 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,275/month
766 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,455/month
765 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,238/month
766 Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,181/month
753 Sq Ft
Lakevue Heights
$1,389/month
849 Sq Ft
Park Manor
$1,226/month
837 Sq Ft
Lakewood Hills
$1,436/month
870 Sq Ft
Wedgewood Hills
$1,331/month
814 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Harrisburg, PA?

Because the average rent in Harrisburg is $1,208, you’ll want to make about $4,026 per month or $48,312 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Harrisburg, PA is 2.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 0.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $927 - $1,837. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 16.3% more for utilities, and 0.4% less for transportation.

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Harrisburg, PA 17102

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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