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Robinson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Park

2770 Reservoir StHarrisonburg, VA 22801

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Oak Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

208 Governors LnHarrisonburg, VA 22801
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Harris Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Gardens

215 Vine StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
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Harrisonburg, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisonburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Harrisonburg, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Harrisonburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Harrisonburg$2,275$42559
Old Town Harrisonburg$2,999$425100

Cheapest Available Harrisonburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisonburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand Duke in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood priced from $849. Chestnut Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisonburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand Duke1BR/1BA - A31BR,1BA$849
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsThe Oak Phase II2BR,2BA$900
Deer RunONE BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,200
865 East1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Longview Oaks ApartmentsAcorn1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisonburg, VA

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harrisonburg area is the $0.99 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Harrisonburg apartment is the 1378 Bradley Drive Model at 1378 Bradley Drive, Unit Unit 3 starting at $450 with a $0.32 price per square foot in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harrisonburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Glenside Townhomes3 Bedroom3BR,3.5BA$0.99
1378 Bradley Drive, Unit Unit 31378 Bradley Drive1BR,1BA$0.32
Campus View4x44BR,4BA$0.46
Squire HillShenandoah (Furnished)4BR,4.5BA$0.48
Arcadia Harrisonburg4BD/4.5BA Renovated4BR,4.5BA$0.51
The Hills Southview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,4BA$0.50
The Mill4x24BR,2BA$0.40
The Hills Northview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.46
The Fox Townhomes25-26 Student Availability4BR,2BA$0.52
North 383x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.60

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Harrisonburg Overview

Harrisonburg is a large enough city in Northern Virginia for residents to enjoy a good quality of life, while still small enough to feel like you're living in a rural town. It's an easy city to move to since there are many new complexes of apartments in Harrisonburg that have been built in recent years. The city has a stable and diversified economy, so finding work doesn't take long. It has four distinct seasons, two major universities, and multiple parks and golf courses. Here are some of the reasons that Harrisonburg can be a great choice for your next move.

Why live in Harrisonburg, VA?

Harrisonburg is a friendly community situated near some of the best outdoor adventures in all of Virginia. Apartments in Harrisonburg allow you to live and work in a small city, with amazing outdoor scenery and activities just minutes away in any direction. With two universities in the city, there are always arts and cultural activities taking place here too. Harrisonburg is a popular tourism destination year-round. It has more than 200 restaurants and several craft breweries. Annual festivals, primarily in the spring and summer months, attract thousands of people from Harrisonburg and the surrounding areas to enjoy the city and meet their neighbors.

Harrisonburg, VA
Population: 54,033

Ranked #721

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Harrisonburg, VA

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrisonburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrisonburg?

The cheapest apartment in Harrisonburg is Grand Duke which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Harrisonburg costs $2,637.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Harrisonburg?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 87 regular apartments in Harrisonburg that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Harrisonburg?

Cheap apartments in Harrisonburg have an average cost of $651 which is $1,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrisonburg.

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