Apartments for Rent in Harrisburg, PA

Prices and availability in Harrisburg, PA were last updated on 27 May 2026.

The best apartments in Harrisburg, PA are: The Enclave at Elmerton, Laura Acres, 245 S 13th Street, Paxton Park and Park View Townhomes.

The average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,368.

The price range for a studio apartment in Harrisburg, PA is between $794 and $2,175.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Harrisburg, PA is between $686 and $3,000.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Harrisburg, PA is between $794 and $4,033.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Harrisburg, PA is between $1,100 and $4,345.

In Harrisburg 63% of the housing is rented out compared to 37% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 18% of Harrisburg's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 76% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Harrisburg are about 51 years old, on average. Of these, 11% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 86% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 3% are mid-rises, and 11% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in Harrisburg come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 4% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in Harrisburg. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.