Harrisburg, PA
Average - $1,441/mo · 2 beds
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Market overview
Median and typical range by unit type in this market.
| Unit type | Median | 25th pct | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,200 | $1,090 | $1,395 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,400 | $1,240 | $1,640 |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,500 | $1,395 | $1,900 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,995 | $1,600 | $2,274 |
Based on 229 listings in Harrisburg.
How Harrisburg neighborhoods compare
Fair price estimates by bedroom count, neighborhood-adjusted using HUD data
| Neighborhood | ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | vs city avg | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Park | 17112 | — | $1,521 | $1,777 | $1,993 | ~$2,590 | +31% | 17 |
| Bellevue Park | 17111 | — | $1,442 | $1,652 | ~$1,893 | ~$2,457 | +23% | 18 |
| East Harrisburg | 17109 | — | $1,298 | $1,571 | ~$1,761 | ~$2,308 | +16% | 19 |
| Uptown | 17110 | — | $1,431 | $1,524 | $1,766 | $2,387 | +28% | 48 |
| Steelton | 17113 | — | $1,195 | ~$1,484 | $1,624 | ~$2,166 | +10% | 21 |
| Midtown | 17102 | $946 | $1,182 | $1,426 | $1,543 | ~$2,026 | +4% | 75 |
| Downtown Harrisburg | 17101 | $1,196 | $1,368 | $1,361 | ~$1,400 | ~$1,871 | -7% | 50 |
| Allison Hill | 17103 | — | $1,113 | ~$1,336 | $1,439 | ~$1,922 | -3% | 20 |
| South Harrisburg | 17104 | — | ~$1,107 | ~$1,319 | $1,417 | ~$1,927 | -6% | 12 |
Fair prices blend ZIP-level listing medians with city medians adjusted by HUD Small Area FMR neighborhood factors (FY2026). Prices marked with ~ have fewer than five listings for that unit type. Not a guaranteed market price.
Recent listings in Harrisburg
Frequently asked questions
Figures below match the listing sample on this page.
The average rent in Harrisburg, PA is $1,441/mo across 271 active listings. A 2-bedroom typically runs around $1,400/mo. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood - use RentLemon to compare your specific address against local comps.
Based on 229 scored listings, 30% of Harrisburg, PA rentals are overpriced relative to local market benchmarks. That said, 31% are great deals and another 14% are good deals - 45% of the market is at or below fair value if you know where to look. RentLemon scores every listing against neighborhood-adjusted medians so you can tell which is which before you apply.
Rentals in Harrisburg, PA currently range from $595–$3,000. The spread reflects the mix of unit types and neighborhoods - studios and shared units anchor the low end, while large multi-bedroom homes in premium neighborhoods drive the high end.
Midtown is currently the most affordable area in our Harrisburg, PA sample. Prices shift month to month as new listings enter the market, so check the neighborhood index above for the latest fair-price estimates across every area we track.