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101 S 2nd St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,226/month.
Rent in Harrisburg is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,226/month
Average Rent
723 Sq Ft
Average Size
+2.5%
Change / Year
754
Available Apartments
Harrisburg rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Harrisburg average $954 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,226 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,461 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,865 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $31 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
August 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
45%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
28%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
7%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, Progress/Colonial Park, Fox Ridge Historic District and Midtown Harrisburg are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
Neighborhood
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, East Shore/Central, Downtown Harrisburg and East Harrisburg 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 $1,226, you’ll want to make about $4,086 per month or $49,032 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 1.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisburg is 3.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $954 - $1,865. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 16.8% more for utilities, and 1.1% more 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.
View the Harrisburg Area GuideStudio
$902/month
$1,270/month
One Bedroom
$1,189/month
$1,371/month
Two Bedroom
$1,404/month
$1,566/month
Three Bedroom
$1,748/month
$1,886/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Harrisburg?
The average rent in Harrisburg is $1,226 per month, which is 26.3% lower than the national average of $1,663.
What is the average rent for a house in Harrisburg?
The average rent for a house in Harrisburg, PA is $1,578 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Harrisburg?
The average rent for a townhome in Harrisburg, PA is $1,860 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Harrisburg?
Rents in Harrisburg, PA are increasing, with prices up 2.5% year-over-year and $31 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Harrisburg?
In Harrisburg, PA, 45% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.