Rent to own Homes in Harrisburg, PA

Riverfront living! With the mighty Susquehanna running along downtown Harrisburg, much of city life is concentrated around this area. Enjoy the green spaces that make up the Capital Area Greenbelt, or go sun yourself on City Island and Beach, a popular spot in the summertime.

Harrisburg, PA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $41,831 and a median rent of $846, the Harrisburg, PA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Harrisburg, PA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Harrisburg, PA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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1142 E POPLAR ST
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East Side
Single Family Home
York, PA 17403
3
1
0 ft2
1940
New
1725 N 6TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
4
1
2556 ft2
1900
New
2144 PENN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
5
1
1596 ft2
1900
1325 WILLIAMS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
4
1
1317 ft2
1900
New
2307 EDGEWOOD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
East Harrisburg
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17104
3
3
1638 ft2
1939
1 of 24 4009 FARGREEN RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
3
2
2448 ft2
1973
1 of 24 529 BRIDGEVIEW DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Lemoyne
Townhouse/Condo
Lemoyne, PA 17043
3
3
2723 ft2
1988
New
2154 N 7TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
5
1
1620 ft2
1891
New
317 BURCHFIELD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Harrisburg
Townhouse/Condo
Harrisburg, PA 17104
4
2
1858 ft2
1913
New
212 VERBEKE ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Hardscrabble
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
3
1
1276 ft2
1900
638 N 2ND ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Steelton
Single Family Home
Steelton, PA 17113
2
1
1350 ft2
1900
1 of 11 4009 N 6TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
3
1
1106 ft2
1939
New
2342 N 4TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
4
1
1590 ft2
1900
New
315 BURCHFIELD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Harrisburg
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17104
4
2
1764 ft2
1913
1338 S 19TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
South Harrisburg
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17104
2
1
1864 ft2
1923
New
3822 BURTON LN
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
3
2
1834 ft2
1969
531 BESSEMER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Steelton
Single Family Home
Steelton, PA 17113
3
3
1175 ft2
1964
New
3125 PENNWOOD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
2
1
1232 ft2
1940
2901 IONOFF RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
4
3
3168 ft2
1994
316 FAULKNER ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Camp Hill
Single Family Home
Camp Hill, PA 17011
3
2
1120 ft2
1966
New
231 STATE ST #204
Rent to Own Eligible
Downtown Harrisburg
Townhouse/Condo
Harrisburg, PA 17101
1
1
663 ft2
1920
New
1525 N FRONT ST #UT401
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Townhouse/Condo
Harrisburg, PA 17102
2
1
989 ft2
1927
1 of 50 246 LINCOLN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Steelton
Single Family Home
Steelton, PA 17113
4
2
2589 ft2
1900
New
1826 ANNA ST
Rent to Own Eligible
New Cumberland
Single Family Home
New Cumberland, PA 17070
3
1
1351 ft2
1952
1703 N 4TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Capital Heights
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
3
3
1774 ft2
2004
New
1142 COUNTRYSIDE DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
4
3
2042 ft2
1960
New
1608 PENN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Old Uptown Historic District
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
4
2
1848 ft2
1900
3216 BROOKFIELD RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Progress
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17109
2
1
960 ft2
1957
100 N 30TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Progress
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17109
4
2
2434 ft2
1925
New
1703 KATHRYN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
New Cumberland
Single Family Home
New Cumberland, PA 17070
3
3
3540 ft2
1986
New
1 of 23 415 MACLAY ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
3
3
1417 ft2
2009
New
2007 BELLEVUE RD
Rent to Own Eligible
East Harrisburg
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17104
5
1
1764 ft2
1920
2401 HIGHLAND AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17109
2
1
1468 ft2
1915
1 of 30 4325 N 2ND ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
3
1
1990 ft2
1954
1 of 26 2922 LOCUST LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Progress
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17109
2
2
1787 ft2
1940
1 of 25 2621 BIRCH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Progress
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17109
3
3
2364 ft2
1988
1 of 57 1529 DOGWOOD DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
4
2
1184 ft2
1980
1910 N 3RD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
5
1
2214 ft2
1908
Hot
116 BOSLER AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Lemoyne
Single Family Home
Lemoyne, PA 17043
3
2
1460 ft2
1876
New
803 N 17TH ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Allison Hill
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17103
5
2
2487 ft2
1908
249 LINCOLN ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Steelton
Townhouse/Condo
Steelton, PA 17113
4
4
4387 ft2
1900
New
1804 WALNUT ST
Rent to Own Eligible
East Harrisburg
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17103
4
1
1744 ft2
1900
435 HARRIS ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Capital Heights
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17102
5
1
2030 ft2
1903
3028 N 3RD ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Uptown
Single Family Home
Harrisburg, PA 17110
4
3
1960 ft2
1900
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Buying a Home in Harrisburg, PA

Harrisburg, PA is seeing rapid growth and Harrisburg, PA's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -61% below the 2024 national average. Harrisburg, PA is part of Dauphin county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Dauphin is 1.54% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Rent to own homes offer low monthly payments and flexible terms.

Top 10 Reasons to Live in Harrisburg

Tons of nightlife options! Second Street offers plenty of nightly entertainment, whether you're catching a music act at the Fed Live or partying at one of the many dance clubs, such as the ever-popular Hardware Bar.

Plenty of living options available! With 51% of the homes having 3 or more bedrooms, you can find the right rent to own home or home for sale by owner for your situation. Start your search in the Steelton and Shipoke neighborhoods.

Home to performing arts! The Forum, inside of the State Capital Complex, and the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts both offer events throughout the year. The Whitaker is the first of its kind in the United States. It's a center where you can see science experiments one day and performing artists the next -- in the same spot.

Take advantage of a drop in the market! While average home prices across the nation have risen, Harrisburg's have decreased - the median sales price is $141,500. Take advantage of this lull in the market to grab up a house in the Hardscrabble and Capitol Heights neighborhoods.

A sporting life! While it doesn't have any major league teams, Harrisburg is home to a whopping 10 sports teams. Catch the Harrisburg Senators at Metro Bank Park to see baseball stars of the future, or see the Harrisburg City Islanders play the most popular sport in the world at the Skyline Sports Complex.

High vacancy rate means great opportunities! With 18.8% of the homes vacant, you'll have a deep market from which to choose your next home. Start your search for a rent to own property in the Derry Street and South Harrisburg neighborhoods.

Thriving economic climate! While Harrisburg has suffered with some fiscal difficulties, it's actually a financially advantageous area for residents. Major corporations such as Hershey Foods, IBM, HP and more employ thousands in the city, and the housing prices are only 50% of the state median. Neighborhoods such as East Harrisburg and Allison Hill are great for commuters.

Year-round events! The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex plays host to events throughout the year - The Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest free indoor farm expo in the United States while the Great American Outdoor Show is one of the largest outdoor shows in the county.

Highly stable region! Harrisburg and the surrounding area was rated seventh in the nation in regards to being recession-proof. Find some recession-proof rent to own houses in the Bellevue Park and Engleton neighborhoods.