What is the average apartment size in Harrisburg?

The average size for a Harrisburg, PA apartment is 951 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Harrisburg?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Harrisburg is $1,405 per month, a 2.77% increase from last year’s average of $1,367.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, studios rent for $1,085 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,224 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,449 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,891 per month

What is the average apartment size in Harrisburg?

The typical apartment in Harrisburg offers about 951 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Harrisburg?

Studio apartments in Harrisburg average 526 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 738 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,018 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,444 sq. ft.

Harrisburg, PA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Harrisburg?

The typical rent budget in Harrisburg ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harrisburg?

In Harrisburg, 63% of households rent while 37% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,405, a 2.77% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,367.

Studio Apartments at $1,085 offer the most budget-friendly option with 526 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $1,224, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,449 offer 1,018 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,444 sq ft) for $1,891, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Harrisburg, PA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,405	951 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,085	526 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,224	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,449	1,018 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,891	1,444 sq. ft.

Harrisburg, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Harrisburg, PA have increased by 2.77% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,367 to $1,405.

What's the typical rent budget in Harrisburg, PA?

The largest share of rentals in Harrisburg, PA (60%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Harrisburg, PA?

13,985 or 63% of the households in Harrisburg, PA are renter-occupied while 8,051 or 37% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Harrisburg, PA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Harrisburg	$1,362
East Harrisburg	$1,078

Harrisburg | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Harrisburg is 26% higher than in East Harrisburg

$1,362

Downtown Harrisburg rent is 3% lower than Harrisburg average

Average Rent $1,362

$1,078

East Harrisburg rent is 23% lower than Harrisburg average

Average Rent $1,078

How Harrisburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Harrisburg	$1,405
Philadelphia	$2,027
Pittsburgh	$1,775
Lehigh Valley	$1,791
Reading	$1,674
State College	$2,037
Allentown	$1,666
Bethlehem	$1,872
York	$1,537
Lancaster	$1,728
Scranton	$1,492
Camp Hill	$1,497
Mechanicsburg	$1,482
Lebanon, PA	$1,459
Enola, PA	$1,641

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Harrisburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.