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Highlights

  • Ample closet space
  • Boutique style apartments
  • Uniquely styled apartments
  • Unique characteristics
  • Spacious living
  • Urban living environment

Location

213 Locust St, Harrisburg, PA 17101, USA|Downtown Harrisburg
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Management

HBG Realty LLC

Leasing office

(833) 970-3366

Property Overview

The Plum offers uniquely styled, boutique apartments with spacious layouts and ample closet space in an urban living environment, supported by 50 photos that give a clear sense of its character. With an overall expert rating of 8.6/10, top-tier scores for price, amenities, and location, plus strong trustworthiness, it delivers excellent value and convenience. Its vibrant setting—featuring hundreds of nearby restaurants, numerous event hubs, and cultural venues—makes it especially appealing for an active social life.

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, The Plum is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Plum 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

PLUM - 201- 2 Bedroom - 1.5 Bathroom2 bed1.5 bath877 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for The Plum

Apartment Amenities

Granite CountertopsKitchen Island

Appliances

Full Size Washer and DryerIn-Unit Laundry

Building

Elevator

Services

On-Site Maintenance

Neighborhood

Location, Location, Location
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Deposit

One-time. Refundable: 100%. Security Deposit.

$1,600

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Building details

Property details

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About The Plum

HomeApartments in HarrisburgDowntown Harrisburg The Plum

Three uniquely styled apartments located close to many downtown amenities. The Plum, a very stylish Romanesque building that was built in 1886, is perfectly located between the Capitol and the beautiful Susquehanna Riverfront. For more than 50 years, this building housed The Plum boutique that carried unique and edgy fashions. The Plum now offers 3 boutique style apartments that were fully renovated in 2022, and customized with each one having its own unique characteristics. Spacious living and ample closet space, including a kitchen pantry, makes this urban living environment very desirable.


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, The Plum is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Plum 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 The Plum
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.
The Plum 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.
The Plum goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including elevator. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Plum 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.
The Plum 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 The Plum 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.

Reviews from the web

Showing 4 highest rated

Excellent nice staff!

Alan Smith

Alan Smith

Jun 27, 2019

I love this store. No matter what look I want to pull off, it is right there waiting for me

christina heintzelman

christina heintzelman

Jun 28, 2018

We’re sharing just 4 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

The Plum is great for:

Social life

  • 205 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 23 local event hubs within 1 mile
  • 62 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 The Plum compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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Rent trends in Downtown Harrisburg

2-bedroom apartments at The Plum cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Harrisburg.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Downtown Harrisburg
Harrisburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Harrisburg
MonthMedian Rent
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
November 2025$881
December 2025$893
January 2026$909
February 2026$906
March 2026$906
April 2026$906
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Harrisburg
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$880
June 2024$880
July 2024$880
August 2024$880
September 2024$908
October 2024$918
November 2024$880
December 2024$880
January 2025$880
February 2025$1,148
March 2025$943
April 2025$1,070
May 2025$1,100
June 2025$1,037
July 2025$919
August 2025$887
September 2025$880
October 2025$880
November 2025$880
December 2025$893
January 2026$910
February 2026$906
March 2026$906
April 2026$906

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 213 Locust St?

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 The Plum

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-

Foose School

1301 sycamore st

harrisburg, PA, 17104

PK, 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-
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Getting around Harrisburg near 213 Locust St

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 213 Locust 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

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

9/10
Variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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