Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Harrisburg, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Harrisburg rent stands today
Harrisburg, PA rent rose modestly year over year with a current median of $1,318/month. This represents a $38 increase from last year, though rent softened 1.1% month over month, indicating recent cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
Harrisburg sits 32.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering renters a more accessible market with 190 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Harrisburg rent for $943/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,375/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,645/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month. This range reflects varied options for renters across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Hardscrabble rents rose 29.9% year over year to $1,299/month, outpacing the modest 1.8% citywide increase. Capital Heights saw a decline of 16.1% to $1,254/month, showing divergent neighborhood dynamics in Harrisburg.
Median rent
Median rent in Harrisburg
$1,318/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Harrisburg is $1,318 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $632 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harrisburg
190
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harrisburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harrisburg, PA
Average rent prices in Harrisburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Harrisburg, PA
Rent prices in Harrisburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrisburg is $1,208, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisburg run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,370.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $943 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,375 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,645 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 21% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capital District | $1,112 | |
Capital Heights | $1,253 | |
Downtown Harrisburg | $1,293 | |
East Harrisburg | $1,195 | |
Hardscrabble | $1,299 | |
Old Uptown Historic District | $1,170 | |
Shipoke | $1,250 | |
South Alison Hill | $1,363 | |
South Harrisburg | $1,293 | |
Uptown | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,208 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,447 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,322 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$943
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
21%
Downtown Harrisburg
Average rent
$1,293
Uptown
Average rent
$1,395
East Harrisburg
Average rent
$1,195
Capital District
Average rent
$1,112
Old Uptown Historic District
Average rent
$1,170
South Alison Hill
Average rent
$1,363
Shipoke
Average rent
$1,250
South Harrisburg
Average rent
$1,293
Hardscrabble
Average rent
$1,299
Capital Heights
Average rent
$1,253
Apartments
Average rent
$1,208
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Harrisburg, PA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Harrisburg, PA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Harrisburg and Camp Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
Harrisburg
32%lower than the national median
20%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harrisburg, PA is 15% lower than the median rent in Camp Hill, PA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,557
3%$1,700
7%$1,250
4%$1,250
6%$1,703
5%$1,835
3%$1,995
2%$1,300
26%$1,895
8%$1,150
4%$1,850
25%$1,200
7%Cost of living in Harrisburg, PA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 4% lower |
| Transportation | 1% higher |
| Utilities | 17% higher |
Discover rentals in Harrisburg, PA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisburg
1250 N Mountain Rd #200, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Studio
0 baths
$350
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisburg
1418 State St #2, Harrisburg, PA 17103
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harrisburg
1613 Forster St #NA, Harrisburg, PA 17103
1 bed
1 bath
$650
House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisburg
4790 Derry St, Harrisburg, PA 17111
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$3,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
909 Green St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Studio
1 bath
$1,500–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Uptown apartment for rent in Harrisburg
2101 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Studio
1 bath
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
1d ago
Capital District house for rent in Harrisburg
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
$2,695
Price drop
House for rent
18h ago
Verified
500 Beacon Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,555
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 18
18h ago
821 Sequoia Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17109
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,265–$2,975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,140–$3,000
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
500 Beacon Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$2,475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
223 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,555
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
221 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,087–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
500 Beacon Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17112
1 bed
1 bath
$1,320–$2,135
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1841 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17102
Studio
1 bath
$949
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,555
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 18
18h ago
821 Sequoia Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17109
2 beds
2 baths
$1,370–$2,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Harrisburg, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Harrisburg rental market.
How much is rent in Harrisburg?
The average rent in Harrisburg is $1,318 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harrisburg?
Average rent prices in Harrisburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Harrisburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harrisburg is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $632 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Harrisburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisburg are Capital District ($1,112/mo), Old Uptown Historic District ($1,170/mo), and East Harrisburg ($1,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrisburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Harrisburg, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,500 monthly. These figures reflect Pennsylvania's capital city rental pricing across various neighborhoods and property types.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).