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56 W Gay St
56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,400–$1,600
Beds1–2
Baths1–2
Sqft605–810
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring controlled access and modern amenities, including stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry, this property offers an inviting open kitchen and living room with an accent wall. Located conveniently near highly-rated elementary and high schools, it emphasizes accessibility to quality education and includes access to multiple pet supply stores, enhancing its appeal to pet owners. With 22 photos available, potential renters can easily envision their new home.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Images available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • controlled access
  • washer and dryer
  • stainless steel appliances
  • open kitchen
  • accent wall
  • living room

Units

56 W Gay St Harrisonburg, VA

Available

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,400

Listed on 12/10/2025
Days on market: 74
City Exchange was built in 1908 and was the largest produce production facility on the East Coast at the time. It was converted to Lofts and flats in 2006. This unique historic building is outfitted with bamboo floors, stainless steel appliances, Italian stairs, built in surround sound wiring, specially designed sound proofing, washer and dryer, internet and controlled access. All this with the warmth of brick and exposed beams reminding the residents of the rich history of this 100 year old building.

Available

2 Beds, 2 Baths

2 Beds

2 Baths

$1,600

Listed on 01/29/2026
Days on market: 24
This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom loft apartment is truly unique. Upon entering the apartment you can’t help but notice the accent wall, but it is not long before you see the beautiful Italian Staircase leading to the loft. The open kitchen and living room makes this a great space for entertaining friends. The apartment also includes wardrobes in each bedroom and movable shelving.

Amenities for 56 W Gay St

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Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Controlled Access
Unit Amenities
  • In-Unit Laundry

Policies at 56 W Gay St

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 56 W Gay St

HomeApartments in Harrisonburg 56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA

Enjoy the charm of downtown Harrisonburg at 56 W Gay St! This intimate 2-unit property offers a unique living experience with 1 and 2-bedroom options, ranging from 605 to 810 square feet. Residents can appreciate the convenience of controlled access, in-unit washer and dryer, and sleek stainless steel appliances. The open kitchen layout and accent wall add a touch of modern style, while exposed beams bring a sense of character to the living room. With only 2 units, this property offers a cozy and exclusive atmosphere. One of the best perks is its prime location in the heart of Harrisonburg, putting you close to all the local action!

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
City
Zip code22802

56 W Gay St is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Images available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

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Rent trends in Harrisonburg

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 30% higher than 1-bedrooms in Harrisonburg.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 56 W Gay St to be 25% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Harrisonburg.

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Harrisonburg
A table of studio rental data trends in Harrisonburg
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$790
April 2024$794
May 2024$790
June 2024$844
July 2024$934
August 2024$1,032
October 2024$1,012
November 2024$969
March 2025$895
April 2025$895
May 2025$934
June 2025$895
July 2025$895
August 2025$890
September 2025$887
October 2025$877
November 2025$875
January 2026$1,125
February 2026$1,118

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg, VA.
Last month$1,4001 bed1 bath
3 months ago$1,4001 bed1.5 bath
10 months ago$1,4001 bed1 bath
11 months ago$1,2251 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,2501 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,4002 bed2 bath
2 years ago$1,3002 bed2 bath
2 years ago$1,4002 bed2 bath
2 years ago$1,1501 bed1 bath

Schools near 56 W Gay St

Waterman Elementary School

451 chicago ave

harrisonburg, VA, 22802

PK, K-5Public
C+

Spotswood Elementary School

400 mountain view dr

harrisonburg, VA, 22801

PK, K-5Public
C

Keister Elementary School

100 maryland ave

harrisonburg, VA, 22801

PK, K-5Public
C+

Smithland Elementary School

474 linda ln

harrisonburg, VA, 22802

PK, K-5Public
C

Bluestone Elementary

750 garbers church rd

harrisonburg, VA, 22801

K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Harrisonburg near 56 W Gay St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 56 W Gay St, Harrisonburg

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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