Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Harrisonburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Harrisonburg rent stands today
Harrisonburg, VA rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters today are paying $46 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Harrisonburg sits 27.5% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Virginia.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Harrisonburg rent for $400/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $585/month. This range shows the variation renters can expect across different unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Harrisonburg
$1,395/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Harrisonburg is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harrisonburg
155
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harrisonburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harrisonburg, VA
Average rent prices in Harrisonburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Harrisonburg, VA
Rent prices in Harrisonburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Harrisonburg is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisonburg run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $400 |  3% | 42% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $585 | 2% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harrisonburg, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,587 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,695 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $890 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
42%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$585
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Harrisonburg, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,587
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$890
The table above reflects average rent prices in Harrisonburg, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Harrisonburg, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Harrisonburg and Bridgewater by all bedroom counts and property types.
Harrisonburg
28%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harrisonburg, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
8%$1,500
18%$1,935
3%$1,350
$1,695
40%$1,950
39%$1,549
25%$1,650
15%$1,660
38%$1,980
$1,295
50%$1,700
10%Cost of living in Harrisonburg, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 1% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 16% lower |
| Housing | 16% lower |
| Transportation | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Harrisonburg, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg
1396 Hunters Rd #G, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg
1466 Bradley Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg
1458 Bradley Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2 beds
1 bath
$525
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1650 Westminster Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Harrisonburg
1280 Constitution Ct #303, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Condo for rent
21h ago
385 Greenfield Lane, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Harrisonburg
1270 Constitution Ct #202, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
2 baths
$2,225
$1,925
Price drop
Condo for rent
1h ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$460
Apartment for rent
1d ago
607 John Tyler Cir, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,649–$1,784
Apartment for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Harrisonburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
12h ago
1650 Westminster Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
1h ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$460
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1631 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$639
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Harrisonburg
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,595
House for rent
Available Aug 12
1h ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 31
12h ago
1650 Westminster Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,820
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
990 Chicago Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
1 bed
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Harrisonburg, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Harrisonburg rental market.
How much is rent in Harrisonburg?
The average rent in Harrisonburg is $1,395 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harrisonburg?
Average rent prices in Harrisonburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Harrisonburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harrisonburg is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Harrisonburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Harrisonburg, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Harrisonburg?
Based on our current listings, 22% of Harrisonburg rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 58 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 265 units.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).