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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • New cabinets
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Heat

Location

1249 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17103, USA|South Alison Hill
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Management

1249-55 Market LLC

Leasing office

(717) 927-0799

Property Overview

Hill Cafe earns a strong Zumper rating of 8.6, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, along with solid quality and trustworthiness. It also offers stainless steel appliances, new cabinets, vinyl flooring, and heat, plus nearby conveniences like schools, parks, transit, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces, making it appealing for sustainability, pet access, and an active social setting.

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, Hill Cafe is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hill Cafe 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
  • Central heat
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,500 /mo1 unit availableNow Available! This newly-renovated 1st Floor apartment features it's own private entrance onto S 13th Street with several shops and local restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. The kitchen features a pantry closet, new cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a flat top range and mounted microwave to save counter-space. Fresh paint and vinyl flooring throughout the home, water, sewer, trash and heat included - this listing won't last long!

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Amenities for Hill Cafe

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
TrashWater

Appliances

Flat Top RangeStainless Steel Microwave
Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Building

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

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units27

About Hill Cafe

HomeApartments in HarrisburgSouth Alison Hill Hill Cafe

Now Available! This newly-renovated 1st Floor apartment features it's own private entrance onto S 13th Street with several shops and local restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. The kitchen features a pantry closet, new cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a flat top range and mounted microwave to save counter-space. Fresh paint and vinyl flooring throughout the home, water, sewer, trash and heat included - this listing won't last long!


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, Hill Cafe is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hill Cafe 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 Hill Cafe
Price·9A 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.
Hill Cafe stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Hill Cafe goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hill Cafe 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.
Hill Cafe 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·8A 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.
Anyone looking for quality at a great value will find Hill Cafe to be an attractive option. Renters can also rely on this rental to provide them with accurate information they need to find the living experience they desire.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Hill Cafe provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Hill Cafe is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 158 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 175 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 4 local event hubs within 1 mile

Eco living

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

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 Hill Cafe compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 4.5 miles away

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Rent trends in South Alison Hill

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
South Alison Hill
Harrisburg
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Harrisburg
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,119
December 2024$1,184
January 2025$1,201
February 2025$1,198
March 2025$1,151
April 2025$1,113
May 2025$1,104
June 2025$1,136
July 2025$1,121
August 2025$1,109
September 2025$1,090
October 2025$1,048
November 2025$1,037
December 2025$1,092
January 2026$1,098
February 2026$1,099
March 2026$1,096
April 2026$1,129
May 2026$1,151
June 2026$1,150
July 2026$1,129
August 2026$1,160
September 2026$1,183
October 2026$1,193
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in South Alison Hill
MonthMedian Rent
August 2025$987
September 2025$948

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near Hill Cafe

Scott School

1900 derry st

harrisburg, PA, 17104

K-5Public
C-

Downey School

1313 monroe st

harrisburg, PA, 17103

K-5Public
C-

Benjamin Franklin School

1205 n 6th st

harrisburg, PA, 17110

PK, 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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Neighborhood

South Alison Hill | Harrisburg, PA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Harrisburg near 1249 Market 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.

Points of interest for 1249 Market St, Harrisburg

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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