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Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA

What is the average rent in Harrisburg, PA?

$1,210/month

Average Rent

716 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,210 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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 $930 per month for a studio, $1,210 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,424 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,846 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$930/month
477 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,210/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,424/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,846/month
1,436 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,481/month
1,233 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,768/month
1,395 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,931/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,656/month
951 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,980/month
950 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
5% 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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,158/month
785 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,236/month
799 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,264/month
757 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,310/month
781 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,335/month
691 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,516/month
791 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?

Based on current rent prices, East Shore/Central, Downtown Harrisburg and Progress/Colonial Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,516/month
791 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,335/month
691 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,310/month
781 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,264/month
757 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,236/month
799 Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,158/month
785 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
$1,335/month
691 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,310/month
781 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,264/month
757 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,516/month
791 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,236/month
799 Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,158/month
785 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 $1,210, you’ll want to make about $4,033 per month or $48,396 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 2.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 2.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $930 - $1,846. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 17.0% more for utilities, and 1.0% more for transportation.

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Harrisburg, PA

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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.

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Apartment Averages

Fox Ridge Historic District

Harrisburg, PA

East Shore/Central

Harrisburg, PA

Studio
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$1,254/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,367/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,551/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,866/month
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301 Chestnut St,
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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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