Towne House Apartments
660 Boas St,
Harrisburg, PA 17102
Studio - 2 Beds | $916 - $1,528
Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA
What is the average rent in Harrisburg, PA?
$1,207/month
Average Rent
717 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of August 2025, the average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,207 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,638/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 $926 per month for a studio, $1,207 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,435 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,849 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $35 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 August 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
21%
$700 - $1,000/month
48%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, Fox Ridge Historic District, Midtown Harrisburg and East Harrisburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, Three Crooked Hill Farms, Lakewood Hills and Lakevue Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
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Which Harrisburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Harrisburg with the most apartments available are Downtown Harrisburg, East Harrisburg and East Shore/Central .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Harrisburg, PA?
Because the average rent in Harrisburg is $1,207, you’ll want to make about $4,023 per month or $48,276 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 4.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 4.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $926 - $1,849. You can expect to pay 5.2% less for groceries, 13.6% more for utilities, and 3.7% less for transportation.
How does Harrisburg, PA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Harrisburg, PA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$891/month
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One Bedroom
$1,252/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,594/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.