Highlights
- Washer/dryer
- Clean carpeting
- Comfortable and convenient townhome
- Unfinished basement
- First floor eat-in kitchen
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1285 offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and comfort, with an 8.4 expert rating supported by excellent price and location scores. Notable features include washer/dryer, clean carpeting, a first floor eat-in kitchen, and an unfinished basement, while nearby grocery access adds everyday practicality.
Things you’ll love
| 2BR/1.5BA | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | $1,595 /mo | 1 unit available | Charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome available in the Colonial Park area. This home features fresh paint and clean carpeting throughout, along with a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and convenient powder room on the first floor. The kitchen opens to a patio deck with updated landscaping—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full hall bath. The unfinished basement includes washer/dryer for your convenience. Located just minutes from restaurants, shopping, and major highways, and within the Central Dauphin School District. Tenant is responsible for water, sewer, and electric, while trash service is included in rent. Section 8 is not accepted. Pets will be considered with an approved PetScreening application and applicable fees. With an approved application, an in-person property tour will be scheduled prior to payment of the required security deposit. With payment of the security deposit, move in would need to occur within 30 days from the date the security deposit is paid. How to Apply: A completed application with application fee is required if you are interested in renting the property. The application is available on our website, www mikemurphyrentals com The non-refundable application fee is $40 per person age 18 or older. You will need to provide proof of income for the most recent 30 days (if you are paid weekly, submit your last 4 paystubs; if you are paid bi-weekly, submit your last 2 paystubs). To meet income qualifications, applicants’ combined weekly gross income must be near or equal to the monthly rent. We do not consider unemployment compensation. The application process includes a credit check, background check, landlord reference, and income verification. Unpaid eviction(s) and/or landlord judgment(s) may disqualify the application. Lease terms are one year, unless otherwise noted. |
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Apartment Amenities
| Trash |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Refrigerator |
| Stove/Range |
One-time.
One-time. Refundable.
| Units | 20 |
|---|
Charming 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome available in the Colonial Park area. This home features fresh paint and clean carpeting throughout, along with a spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, and convenient powder room on the first floor. The kitchen opens to a patio deck with updated landscaping—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full hall bath. The unfinished basement includes washer/dryer for your convenience. Located just minutes from restaurants, shopping, and major highways, and within the Central Dauphin School District. Tenant is responsible for water, sewer, and electric, while trash service is included in rent. Section 8 is not accepted. Pets will be considered with an approved PetScreening application and applicable fees. With an approved application, an in-person property tour will be scheduled prior to payment of the required security deposit. With payment of the security deposit, move in would need to occur within 30 days from the date the security deposit is paid. How to Apply: A completed application with application fee is required if you are interested in renting the property. The application is available on our website, www mikemurphyrentals com The non-refundable application fee is $40 per person age 18 or older. You will need to provide proof of income for the most recent 30 days (if you are paid weekly, submit your last 4 paystubs; if you are paid bi-weekly, submit your last 2 paystubs). To meet income qualifications, applicants’ combined weekly gross income must be near or equal to the monthly rent. We do not consider unemployment compensation. The application process includes a credit check, background check, landlord reference, and income verification. Unpaid eviction(s) and/or landlord judgment(s) may disqualify the application. Lease terms are one year, unless otherwise noted.
How 1285 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
Considerations
2-bedroom apartments at 1285 cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg.
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $881 |
| December 2025 | $893 |
| January 2026 | $909 |
| February 2026 | $906 |
| March 2026 | $906 |
| April 2026 | $906 |
| May 2026 | $933 |
| June 2026 | $932 |
| July 2026 | $911 |
| August 2026 | $906 |
| September 2026 | $906 |
Can I afford to live at 1285 Colonial Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
$63,800/yr
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