Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Harrisonburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Harrisonburg, VA rent rose 38.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Renters today are paying $66 more per month on average than last year despite a 16.1% month-over-month decline in September.
Compared to national trends
Harrisonburg sits 35.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Virginia.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,038/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,395/month. Three-bedroom units go for $1,700/month, while 4+ bedrooms are lower at $644/month, an unusual figure in Harrisonburg's market.
Median rent
Median rent in Harrisonburg
$1,225/mo
38%vs previous year
The average rent in Harrisonburg is $1,225 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Harrisonburg
198
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Harrisonburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Harrisonburg, VA
Average rent prices in Harrisonburg have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 $957, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Harrisonburg run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change | 5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,037 | 2% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 4% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 16% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $644 | 22% | No Change |
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 | $957 | 12% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $890 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,037
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$644
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
No Change
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
$957
Last 30 days
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
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
36%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Harrisonburg, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bridgewater, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
8%$1,650
5%$1,995
9%$1,600
18%$1,600
33%$2,000
26%$1,900
24%$1,600
21%$1,250
42%$1,500
$1,345
31%$1,695
13%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 | 13% lower |
| Housing | 15% lower |
| Transportation | 8% higher |
| Utilities | 8% 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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg
1466 Bradley Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$524
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1380 Hunters Rd Apt K, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harrisonburg
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Oct 19
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Harrisonburg
1552 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Harrisonburg
1556 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Harrisonburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$524
Apartment for rent
21h ago
607 John Tyler Cir, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,684–$1,784
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 28
15h ago
House for rent in Harrisonburg
1 bed
1 bath
$995
House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
Verified
230 Chicago Ave #102, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
230 Chicago Ave #101, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
1d ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$524
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1631 Devon Ln, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$639
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
4 beds
2 baths
$524
Apartment for rent
21h ago
607 John Tyler Cir, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
2 beds
2 baths
$1,684–$1,784
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
230 Chicago Ave #102, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Verified
230 Chicago Ave #101, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
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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 $1,225 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Harrisonburg?
Average rent prices in Harrisonburg have decreased by 16% over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.
How does Harrisonburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Harrisonburg is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 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 $49,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).