Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
James Madison University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Rockingham

$1,375/mo

decreased by21%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockingham is $1,375 per month as of September 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockingham

254

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockingham rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in James Madison University, VA

Average rent prices in Rockingham have decreased by 21% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in James Madison University, VA

Rent prices in Rockingham vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rockingham is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockingham run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,022

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

-

19%

2 bedroom

$1,412

-

18%

3 bedroom

$1,810

-

1%

4 bedroom

$650

-

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,022

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,810

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$650

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in James Madison University, 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.

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5d+ ago

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1396 Hunters Rd #G, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

4 beds

2 baths

$450

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11 South Ave Ste A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

4 beds

2 baths

$460

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Harrisonburg

1466 Bradley Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

4 beds

2 baths

$500

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6h ago

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Hunters Ridge Condominiums 1380K

1380 Hunters Rd Apt K, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

4 beds

2 baths

$525

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Frequently asked questions for James Madison University, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Rockingham rental market.

How much is rent in Rockingham?

The average rent in Rockingham is $1,375 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockingham?

Average rent prices in Rockingham have decreased by 21% since last year.

How does Rockingham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockingham is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rockingham?

To comfortably afford rent in Rockingham, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/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).

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