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Rental Market Trends in Harrisonburg, VA

What is the average rent in Harrisonburg, VA?

$1,295/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+4.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Harrisonburg, VA is $1,295 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Harrisonburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Harrisonburg, you can expect to pay about $1,303 per month for a studio, $1,295 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,613 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,883 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,303/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,295/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,613/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,883/month
1,310 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,247/month
330 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,669/month
884 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,906/month
1,287 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,502/month
1,713 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,463/month
546 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,815/month
963 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,098/month
1,012 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,707/month
766 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,828/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,011/month
1,332 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harrisonburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 4.1%, which averages out to $54 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Harrisonburg, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harrisonburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
26% $1,501 - $2,000/month
11% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Harrisonburg?

Based on current rent prices, Blue Stone Hills is the most affordable neighborhood in Harrisonburg.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Blue Stone Hills
$1,394/month
714 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Harrisonburg?

Based on current rent prices, Blue Stone Hills is the most expensive neighborhood in Harrisonburg.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Blue Stone Hills
$1,394/month
714 Sq Ft

Which Harrisonburg neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Harrisonburg with the most apartments available is Blue Stone Hills .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Blue Stone Hills
$1,394/month
714 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Harrisonburg, VA?

Because the average rent in Harrisonburg is $1,295, you’ll want to make about $4,316 per month or $51,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, VA is 5.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Harrisonburg is 17.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,295 - $1,883. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 5.9% less for utilities, and 10.4% more for transportation.

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Apartment communities in Harrisonburg we think you'll love

865 East

865 East

865 Port Republic Rd,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$700 - $1,525 Total Monthly Price

1-4 Beds | 11 Month Lease

Squire Hill

Squire Hill

1443 Devon Ln,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$695 - $1,400 Plus Fees

1-4 Beds | 12 Month Lease

The Pelier

The Pelier

2100 Pelier Ct,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$1,250 - $1,525 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Preston Lake Apartments

Preston Lake Apartments

385 Greenfield Ln,
Rockingham, VA 22801

$1,531 - $2,277 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

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B.HOM Student Living, LLC
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Park Properties Management Co.
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Artcraft Management
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RAM Partners
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1 Community in Harrisonburg
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Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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Methodology

† 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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