Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Harrisburg
$1,299/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Harrisburg is $1,299 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $601 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Harrisburg
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Harrisburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
Average rent prices in Downtown Harrisburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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
Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
Rent prices in Downtown Harrisburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Harrisburg is $1,299, whereas a house costs $1,745. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Harrisburg run $1,296 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,656.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $906 | 3% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,293 | 3% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,674 | 1% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,660 | 1% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Capital Heights | $1,390 | |
East Harrisburg | $1,399 | |
Hardscrabble | $1,370 | |
Old Uptown Historic District | $1,220 | |
South Alison Hill | $1,425 | |
South Harrisburg | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,299 | 4% | 8% | |
Condos | $1,350 | 30% |  4% | |
Houses | $1,745 | 5% | 11% | |
Rooms | $1,150 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$906
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,293
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,674
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,660
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
24%
Capital Heights
Average rent
$1,390
East Harrisburg
Average rent
$1,399
Hardscrabble
Average rent
$1,370
Old Uptown Historic District
Average rent
$1,220
South Alison Hill
Average rent
$1,425
South Harrisburg
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
30%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,745
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Harrisburg, 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 Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Harrisburg and Capital Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Harrisburg
32%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA is 7% lower than the median rent in Capital Heights, Harrisburg, PA.
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2d ago
318 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$964
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$3,075
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Harrisburg house for rent in Harrisburg
101 South St #NA, Harrisburg, PA 17101
3 beds
1 bath
$1,540
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 8
1d ago
124 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,638
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Harrisburg apartment for rent in Harrisburg
205 State St #3, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Downtown Harrisburg apartment for rent in Harrisburg
205 State St #2, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Downtown Harrisburg apartment for rent in Harrisburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 S 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,201–$1,748
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$3,075
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
116 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,252–$1,582
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Harrisburg house for rent in Harrisburg
101 South St #NA, Harrisburg, PA 17101
3 beds
1 bath
$1,540
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 8
1d ago
124 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,638
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
318 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$964
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
221 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,087–$1,525
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
25 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Studio
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
4d ago
209 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,199–$1,299
Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 Chestnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$3,075
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
116 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,252–$1,582
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
29 S 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$896–$953
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
124 Pine St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
2 beds
2 baths
$1,638
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Harrisburg rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Harrisburg?
The average rent in Downtown Harrisburg is $1,299 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Harrisburg?
Average rent prices in Downtown Harrisburg have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Downtown Harrisburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Harrisburg is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $601 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Harrisburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Harrisburg, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).