What is the average apartment size in Harrisonburg?

The average size for a Harrisonburg, VA apartment is 1,319 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Harrisonburg?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Harrisonburg is $2,217 per month, a 5.93% increase from last year’s average of $2,093.

What is the average apartment size in Harrisonburg?

The typical apartment in Harrisonburg offers about 1,319 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Harrisonburg, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Harrisonburg?

The typical rent budget in Harrisonburg ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 28% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harrisonburg?

In Harrisonburg, 60% of households rent while 40% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harrisonburg is $2,217, a 5.93% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,093.

One-bedroom apartments provide 688 square feet for $1,410, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,728 offer 1,137 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,468 sq ft) for $2,232, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Harrisonburg, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,217	1,319 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,410	688 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,728	1,137 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,232	1,468 sq. ft.

Harrisonburg, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Harrisonburg, VA have increased by 5.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,093 to $2,217.

What's the typical rent budget in Harrisonburg, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Harrisonburg, VA (28%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Harrisonburg, VA?

10,409 or 60% of the households in Harrisonburg, VA are renter-occupied while 6,922 or 40% are owner-occupied.

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How Harrisonburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Harrisonburg	$2,217
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Charlottesville	$2,091
Newport News	$1,424
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Roanoke	$1,328
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Staunton, VA	$1,438
Waynesboro, VA	$1,202

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Harrisonburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.