What is the average apartment size in Harrisonburg City?

The average size for a Harrisonburg City, VA apartment is 1,303 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 City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Harrisonburg City is $2,130 per month, a 3.19% increase from last year’s average of $2,065.

What is the average apartment size in Harrisonburg City?

The typical apartment in Harrisonburg City offers about 1,303 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Harrisonburg City, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Harrisonburg City ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 29% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harrisonburg City?

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

Last updated: October 22, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harrisonburg City is $2,130, a 3.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,065.

One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $1,163, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,531 offer 1,060 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,436 sq ft) for $2,139, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Harrisonburg City, VA

Last updated: October 22, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,130	1,303 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,163	624 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,531	1,060 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,139	1,436 sq. ft.

Harrisonburg City, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Harrisonburg City, VA have increased by 3.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,065 to $2,130.

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

The largest share of rentals in Harrisonburg City, VA (29%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Harrisonburg City, VA?

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

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How Harrisonburg City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Harrisonburg City	$2,130
Fairfax	$2,381
Arlington	$2,664
Henrico	$1,599
Alexandria	$2,185
Richmond	$1,573
Charlottesville	$2,073
Norfolk	$1,557
Fredericksburg	$1,891
Newport News	$1,405
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Waynesboro, VA	$1,195
Staunton, VA	$1,416
Harrisonburg, VA	$2,176

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 City 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.