Pennsylvania Place
301 Chestnut St,
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1-4 Beds | $1,100 - $3,000
Rental Market Trends in Harrisburg, PA
What is the average rent in Harrisburg, PA?
$1,152/month
Average Rent
710 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,152 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,560/month, making renting in Harrisburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Harrisburg, you can expect to pay about $934 per month for a studio, $1,152 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,393 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,816 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Harrisburg, PA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4%, which averages out to $47 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Harrisburg, PA
Last Updated December 2024
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
3%
Below $700/month
22%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, Uptown Harrisburg, Fox Ridge Historic District and Capital District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg?
Based on current rent prices, East Shore/Central, Capital Heights and South Harrisburg are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisburg.
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Average Rent
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Which Harrisburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Harrisburg with the most apartments available are Downtown Harrisburg, Progress/Colonial Park 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 $1,152, you’ll want to make about $3,840 per month or $46,080 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.
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.
Studio
$715/month
$1,215/month
One Bedroom
$911/month
$1,319/month
Two Bedroom
$999/month
$1,488/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,821/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.