Terraces at Maplewood
3900 Elmwood Dr,
Harrisburg, PA 17110
$1,400 - $2,550 | 1-4 Beds
Lower Paxton
Lower Paxton, PA
Area Guide
An amenity-laden suburb near Pennsylvania’s state capital
Great Location
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Suburban
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Good Schools
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Shopping
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Convenient
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Lower Paxton is a sprawling township approximately seven miles northeast of Harrisburg, the state capital of Pennsylvania. Living so close to the state’s capital city is great for those who wish to work in Harrisburg or live near big-city amenities. Lower Paxton offers a suburban setting with abundant schools, shopping centers, and community parks. Colonial Park Mall, Colonial Commons, and Paxton Towne Center are just a few of the places you’ll find popular retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, and services in Lower Paxton. Residents have easy access to Interstate 83, which will help them get to Harrisburg International Airport. There are abundant apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent in Lower Paxton that range from affordable to upscale.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lower Paxton, PA is $994 for one bedroom, $1,119 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lower Paxton has increased by 13.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$994/month
622 Sq Ft
House
$1,776/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,925/month
852 Sq Ft
Transportation
44
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
31
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boyd Big Tree Conservation Area
- Wildwood Park
- State Museum of Pennsylvania
- Hershey Gardens
- Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- Harrisburg International
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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 2025.