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Highlights

  • Fenced-in backyard
  • Spacious living room
  • Laundry hookups
  • Luxury vinyl plank flooring
  • Large kitchen area

Location

426 1/2 Boas St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, USA
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Management

Midtown Property Management

Leasing office

(717) 910-6204

Property Overview

426 1/2 Boas Street is highly rated with an overall Zumper score of 8.6, reflecting its excellent price-to-value ratio and impressive amenities. It features a spacious layout with a fenced-in backyard, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and convenient laundry hookups. Situated near top-rated schools, abundant dining options, and parks, it fosters a vibrant community atmosphere and offers sustainable living options through walkability and public transit access.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 426 1/2 Boas Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 426 1/2 Boas Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath625 sqft$1,095 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home in Harrisburg! This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is located on the first floor and offers a spacious living room and a large kitchen area, perfect for those who love to cook. The apartment features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, adding a touch of elegance to your living space. The designated dining or office area off the kitchen provides flexibility for your lifestyle needs. The apartment also comes with a fenced-in backyard, a rare find in apartment living, offering you a private outdoor space to relax and enjoy. Additionally, the basement provides laundry hookups for your convenience. This apartment combines comfort, style, and practicality, making it a great place to call home. Water, Sewer and Trash included. Tenant pays electric. Applicants are required to have a 600 or higher credit score, monthly income 3X the monthly rent and no past evictions. Criminal History will be assessed as part of the application. Property is

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Amenities for 426 1/2 Boas Street

Apartment Amenities

Electric Baseboard Heat

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove
RangeRefrigerator

Services

Water, Sewer & Trash
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About 426 1/2 Boas Street

HomeApartments in Harrisburg 426 1/2 Boas Street

Welcome to your new home in Harrisburg! This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment is located on the first floor and offers a spacious living room and a large kitchen area, perfect for those who love to cook. The apartment features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, adding a touch of elegance to your living space. The designated dining or office area off the kitchen provides flexibility for your lifestyle needs. The apartment also comes with a fenced-in backyard, a rare find in apartment living, offering you a private outdoor space to relax and enjoy. Additionally, the basement provides laundry hookups for your convenience. This apartment combines comfort, style, and practicality, making it a great place to call home. Water, Sewer and Trash included. Tenant pays electric. Applicants are required to have a 600 or higher credit score, monthly income 3X the monthly rent and no past evictions. Criminal History will be assessed as part of the application. Property is


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 426 1/2 Boas Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 426 1/2 Boas Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 426 1/2 Boas Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
426 1/2 Boas Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
426 1/2 Boas Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including water, sewer & trash. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 426 1/2 Boas Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
426 1/2 Boas Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 426 1/2 Boas Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

426 1/2 Boas Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 207 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 25 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 426 1/2 Boas Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

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Rent trends in Harrisburg

1-bedroom apartments at 426 1/2 Boas Street cost about 7% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Harrisburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Harrisburg
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$905
December 2023$891
January 2024$860
February 2024$879
March 2024$860
April 2024$865
May 2024$880
June 2024$880
July 2024$880
August 2024$880
September 2024$881
October 2024$880
November 2024$880
December 2024$880
January 2025$880
February 2025$880
March 2025$880
April 2025$908
May 2025$925
June 2025$948
July 2025$912
August 2025$895
September 2025$880
October 2025$880

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Schools near 426 1/2 Boas Street

Benjamin Franklin School

1205 n 6th st

harrisburg, PA, 17110

PK, K-5Public
C-

Downey School

1313 monroe st

harrisburg, PA, 17103

K-5Public
C-

Scott School

1900 derry st

harrisburg, PA, 17104

K-5Public
C-

Melrose School

2041 berryhill st

harrisburg, PA, 17104

K-5Public
C-

Foose School

1301 sycamore st

harrisburg, PA, 17104

PK, K-5Public
C-
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Getting around Harrisburg near 426 1/2 Boas St

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 426 1/2 Boas St, Harrisburg

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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