Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
James Madison University, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Rockingham

$1,600/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rockingham is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.52

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rockingham

244

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rockingham rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in James Madison University, VA

Average rent prices in Rockingham have decreased by 7% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Rockingham run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$895

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,095

-

14%

2 bedroom

$1,425

-

7%

3 bedroom

$1,925

-

3%

4 bedroom

$890

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$895

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$890

Last year

8%

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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$500

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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 $1,600 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rockingham?

Average rent prices in Rockingham have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Rockingham rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rockingham is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $64,000/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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