865 East
865 Port Republic Rd,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
$680 - $1,200 | 1-4 Beds
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University - Harrisonburg, VA
Area Guide
Experience the unique culture surrounding this prestigious Virginia university
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James Madison University is regularly lauded as one of the best public universities in the south, cultivating an environment that encourages innovation and creativity as well as strong traditions and culture. Students at JMU account for around one-third of the total population in Harrisonburg, and the university is literally and figuratively the center of the community. The small-town atmosphere surrounding the campus means you’ll soon pick out your favorite go-to local spots, whether it’s breakfast at Mr. J’s or giant slices at Sorrentino’s Pizza.
Perched in the northern Virginia foothills, you’re just minutes away from the region’s stunningly gorgeous natural landscape… be sure to hit the road on Skyline Drive at least once during the autumn for the prettiest foliage this side of Vermont. The rental options around the campus come in a variety of price ranges with many options available to suit any budget. Apartments, condos, and rental houses near the north side of campus offer convenient access to both the main university buildings and Downtown Harrisonburg, while the neighborhoods on the east side of campus will be more convenient to the nearby shopping centers.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Harrisonburg, VA is $1,361 for a studio, $1,232 for one bedroom, $1,580 for two bedrooms, and $2,053 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harrisonburg has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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436 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,361/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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668 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,232/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,045 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,580/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,349 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,053/month
Average Rent
Transportation
46
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
24
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
42
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
229 Students
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Public
Grades PK-5
730 Students
3
Public
Grades K-5
550 Students
3
Public
Grades PK-5
557 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
697 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
693 Students
2
Public
Rating Unavailable
Public
Grades 9-12
1,951 Students
3
Public
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- John C. Wells Planetarium
- Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
- Harrisonburg Children's Museum
- Paul State Forest
- Massanutten Resort
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Charlottesville-Albemarle
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.