Average Rent in Harrisburg, PA

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Current Versus Historical Harrisburg, PA Rents

Harrisburg rentals average $1,059 for a studio rental to $1,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,397, or roughly $16 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $12 (1.17%) year-over-year from $1,011 to $1,023. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (8.78%) year-over-year from $1,146 to $1,247. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (9.88%) year-over-year from $1,342 to $1,475. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $214 (16.03%) year-over-year from $1,336 to $1,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $260 (16.10%) year-over-year from $1,615 to $1,875. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 7.03% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.96% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.52% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$27.06	$1,023	$1,011 (1.17%)	$854 (19.77%)
1 BR	$21.12	$1,247	$1,146 (8.78%)	$907 (37.54%)
2 BR	$14.75	$1,475	$1,342 (9.88%)	$1,188 (24.12%)
3 BR	$12.71	$1,550	$1,336 (16.03%)	$1,418 (9.35%)
4+ BR	$11.48	$1,875	$1,615 (16.10%)	$1,578 (18.80%)

Historical Rents in Harrisburg, PA

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Top Cities Near Harrisburg

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Top Neighborhoods Near Harrisburg

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Top Counties Near Harrisburg

There are a total of 1 counties located by Harrisburg, PA. One county in the area is Harrisburg, PA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,397. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,397. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,397, Harrisburg, PA is the most expensive county by Harrisburg, PA.

Typically, rent for studios in Harrisburg, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harrisburg, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harrisburg, PA is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisburg, PA	$1,059	$1,245	$1,417	$1,397

Top Zipcodes Near Harrisburg

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Frequently Asked Questions - Harrisburg Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harrisburg, PA?

The average monthly rental price for Harrisburg, PA apartments for rent is approximately $1,397. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Harrisburg, PA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Harrisburg, PA.

How much is a studio apartment in Harrisburg, PA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,059 and an average price per square feet of $27.06. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harrisburg.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Harrisburg, PA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,245 and an average price per square feet of $21.12. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harrisburg.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Harrisburg, PA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,417 and an average price per square feet of $14.75. There are a total of 9 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harrisburg.

How have rent prices in Harrisburg, PA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Harrisburg, PA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Harrisburg, PA?

A reasonable rent price in Harrisburg, PA is around $1,118/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.