Average Rent in Harrisonburg, VA and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Harrisonburg, VA

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harrisonburg, VA is $1,025. This is -48% lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,025

11%

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

133

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Harrisonburg, VA is $1,025. This is -48% lower than the national average.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

33%

34%

29%

$0-$750$0 - $750

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

$3,001+$3,001+

Households

60%

40%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Harrisonburg, VA
The monthly rent for an apartment in Harrisonburg, VA is $795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Harrisonburg, VA costs about $1,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,325. Houses for rent in Harrisonburg, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,797.


1 bedroom	$1,050	3%	26%
2 bedroom	$1,425	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$1,750	17%	3%
4 bedroom	$625	19%	5%
Studio	$2,000	3%	72%


Apartments	$795	9%	No Change
Condos	$1,350	18%	No Change
Houses	$1,797	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$840	8%	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

Last year

72%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

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.

Compare rent prices in Harrisonburg, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Harrisonburg, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bridgewater, VA.

Harrisonburg

Median rent price$1,025

48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,162

41%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Harrisonburg, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.

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Cost of living in
Harrisonburg, VA

The overall cost of living in Harrisonburg, VA is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.