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Rental Market Trends in Harrisonburg, VA

What is the average rent in Harrisonburg, VA?

$1,299/month

Average Rent

664 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Harrisonburg, VA is $1,299 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,304 per month for a studio, $1,299 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,600 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,935 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,304/month
410 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,299/month
664 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,600/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,935/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,315/month
544 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,479/month
847 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,989/month
1,443 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,851/month
1,961 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,545/month
787 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,798/month
529 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,818/month
894 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,864/month
1,280 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,052/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,329/month
1,679 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Harrisonburg, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $46 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Harrisonburg, VA
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Harrisonburg, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
32% $700 - $1,000/month
37% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Harrisonburg is $1,299, you’ll want to make about $4,330 per month or $51,960 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 $1,299 - $1,935. 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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Harrisonburg, VA

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How does Harrisonburg, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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

The Overlook at Stone Spring

The Overlook at Stone Spring

607 John Tyler Cir,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$1,513 - $1,784 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

The Pelier

The Pelier

2100 Pelier Ct,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$1,350 - $1,600 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Squire Hill Apartments

Squire Hill Apartments

1443 Devon Ln,
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

$1,249 - $1,370 Plus Fees

1 Bed | 11 Month Lease

Property Management Companies in Harrisonburg, VA

Greystar
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B.HOM Student Living, LLC
B.HOM Student Living, LLC
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Park Properties Management Co.
Park Properties Management Co.
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Artcraft Management
Artcraft Management
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  • 3,495

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  • 12

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2 Communities in Harrisonburg
RAM Partners
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1 Community in Harrisonburg
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
Cardinal Group Management and Advisory, LLC
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1 Community in Harrisonburg
Drucker & Falk
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1 Community in Harrisonburg
Gates Hudson
Gates Hudson
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  • 42

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1 Community in Harrisonburg

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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