
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harrisonburg, VA from $300 (11 Rentals)
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272 W Bruce St

270 W Bruce St

316 N High St
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1029-5B Chicago Ave

263 Old South High St
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1334 Bradley Dr
Harrisonburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harrisonburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Harrisonburg Studio Apartments | $2,999 | $2,999 | $2,999 |
Cheap Harrisonburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $450 | $2,155 |
Cheap Harrisonburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $690 | $2,707 |
Cheap Harrisonburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $425 | $2,819 |
Cheap Harrisonburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $836 | $509 | $2,675 |
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Harrisonburg, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisonburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Harrisonburg | $2,275 | $425 | 59 |
Old Town Harrisonburg | $2,999 | $425 | 100 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Grand Duke | 1BR/1BA - A3 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Chestnut Ridge Apartments | The Oak Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Deer Run | ONE BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
865 East | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Longview Oaks Apartments | Acorn | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Glenside Townhomes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,3.5BA | $0.99 |
1378 Bradley Drive, Unit Unit 3 | 1378 Bradley Drive | 1BR,1BA | $0.32 |
Campus View | 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.46 |
Squire Hill | Shenandoah (Furnished) | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.48 |
Arcadia Harrisonburg | 4BD/4.5BA Renovated | 4BR,4.5BA | $0.51 |
The Hills Southview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,4BA | $0.50 |
The Mill | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.40 |
The Hills Northview Apartments | D1-Premium | 4BR,2BA | $0.46 |
The Fox Townhomes | 25-26 Student Availability | 4BR,2BA | $0.52 |
North 38 | 3x3 Premium | 3BR,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, VAPopulation: 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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