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Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,245/month.

Rent in Harrisburg is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,245/month

Average Rent

725 Sq Ft

Average Size

+2.7%

Change / Year

518

Available Apartments

Harrisburg rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Harrisburg average $965 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,245 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,465 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg average $1,858 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$965/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,245/month
725 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,465/month
1,030 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,858/month
1,420 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,470/month
747 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,644/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,154/month
1,761 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,876/month
1,126 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,202/month
1,232 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,735/month
1,182 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $34 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

  • Most Affordable
  • Most Expensive
  • Most Available

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
$1,237/month
791 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,248/month
810 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,273/month
720 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,305/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,322/month
664 Sq Ft
Woodvale
$1,380/month
672 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,482/month
778 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,482/month
778 Sq Ft
Woodvale
$1,380/month
672 Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,322/month
664 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,305/month
758 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,273/month
720 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,248/month
810 Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,237/month
791 Sq Ft

Which Harrisburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Harrisburg
$1,322/month
664 Sq Ft
East Shore/Central
$1,482/month
778 Sq Ft
Progress/Colonial Park
$1,305/month
758 Sq Ft
East Harrisburg
$1,273/month
720 Sq Ft
Midtown Harrisburg
$1,248/month
810 Sq Ft
Fox Ridge Historic District
$1,237/month
791 Sq Ft
Woodvale
$1,380/month
672 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 $1,245, you’ll want to make about $4,150 per month or $49,800 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 $965 - $1,858. You can expect to pay 3.6% less for groceries, 16.8% more for utilities, and 1.1% more for transportation.

City

Harrisburg, PA

518 Available Apartments for Rent

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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
-
$1,334/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,381/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,581/month
Three Bedroom
-
$1,905/month
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Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

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Apartment Communities in Harrisburg We Think You'll Love

Executive House Apartments

Executive House Apartments

101 S 2nd St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,212 - $1,748

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

Pennsylvania Place Apartments

301 Chestnut St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Studio - 4 Beds | $1,150 - $3,000

Towne House Apartments

Towne House Apartments

660 Boas St,
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,003 - $1,586

The Exchange

The Exchange

112 Market St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101

1-2 Beds | $1,800 - $2,300

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Harrisburg?

The average rent in Harrisburg is $1,245 per month, which is 25.2% lower than the national average of $1,665.

What is the average rent for a house in Harrisburg?

The average rent for a house in Harrisburg, PA is $1,644 per month.

What is the average rent for a townhome in Harrisburg?

The average rent for a townhome in Harrisburg, PA is $1,876 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Harrisburg?

Rents in Harrisburg, PA are increasing, with prices up 2.7% year-over-year and $34 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, PA, 47% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Pennsylvania Harrisburg Rental Trends

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 September 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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