Cheap Apartments for Rent in Harrisonburg, VA from $500 (45 Rentals)

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property at 160 Lewis St

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

160 Lewis St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 303 Rockingham Dr

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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303 Rockingham Dr

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 1029-3A Chicago Ave

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 19

1029-3A Chicago Ave

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 343 Rockingham Dr

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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343 Rockingham Dr

HarrisonburgVA22802
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Grand Duke
$966 - $1,127
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$959 - $1,120
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$7

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$966 - $1,127
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Grand Duke

37 South AveHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Student Housing
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property at 2484 Reservoir St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 25

2484 Reservoir St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 2494 Reservoir St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 18

2494 Reservoir St

HarrisonburgVA22801

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property at 763 Hillmont Cir

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 17

763 Hillmont Cir

HarrisonburgVA22801
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Deer Run
$1,205 - $1,785
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$1,200 - $1,780
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$5

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$1,205 - $1,785
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 29

Deer Run

899 Port Republic RdHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Corporate Housing
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property at 1750-H S Dogwood Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 18

1750-H S Dogwood Dr

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1761-H S Dogwood Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 19

1761-H S Dogwood Dr

HarrisonburgVA22801
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Longview Oaks Apartments
$1,305 - $3,490
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$1,245 - $3,430
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$60

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$1,305 - $3,490
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Longview Oaks Apartments

480-591 Vine StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
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property at 2938 Locust Grv Ct

$1,375 - $1,550

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$1,375

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$1,375

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2938 Locust Grv Ct

HarrisonburgVA22801
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Oak Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

208 Governors LnHarrisonburg, VA 22801
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property at 581 Broadview Dr

$600

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$600

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$600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 18

581 Broadview Dr

HarrisonburgVA22802
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Robinson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Robinson Park

2770 Reservoir StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
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Harris Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Gardens

215 Vine StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
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property at 43 Pleasant Hill Rd

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 13

43 Pleasant Hill Rd

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1121 Shenandoah St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 24

1121 Shenandoah St

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 728 Hillmont Cir

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

728 Hillmont Cir

HarrisonburgVA22801

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property at 764 Hillmont Cir

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

764 Hillmont Cir

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 638 Walnut Ln

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 21

638 Walnut Ln

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1753 Central Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

1753 Central Ave

HarrisonburgVA22801
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Kavanaugh Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kavanaugh Apartments

157 N Main StHarrisonburg, VA 22802
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property at 40 Academy St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 13

40 Academy St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 2861 Congers Creek Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2861 Congers Creek Rd

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1610 Allison Wy

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1610 Allison Wy

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1440 Katie Grv Wy

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1440 Katie Grv Wy

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1691 Allison Wy

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 9

1691 Allison Wy

HarrisonburgVA22801

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property at 309 Chicago Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

309 Chicago Ave

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 1628 Allison Wy

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 16

1628 Allison Wy

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1625 Buttonwood Ct

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1625 Buttonwood Ct

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 1404 Katie Grv Wy

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1404 Katie Grv Wy

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 1624 Buttonwood Ct

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1624 Buttonwood Ct

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 774 Foley Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 15

774 Foley Rd

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 242 E Water St

$1,300 - $1,800

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 2

242 E Water St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 547 Layman Ave

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 5

547 Layman Ave

HarrisonburgVA22801

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Harrisonburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2026

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$2,468$56026
Old Town Harrisonburg$2,999$51177

Cheapest Available Harrisonburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harrisonburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonnade Apartments I in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood priced from $983. 865 East in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harrisonburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$983
865 East1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Squire Hill ApartmentsDuke 2 - 1x1 Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$1,249
Longview Oaks ApartmentsAcorn1BR,1BA$1,305
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsThe Oak Phase I2BR,2BA$1,323
Preston Lake ApartmentsThe Bluff1BR,1BA$1,531
The Reserve at Stone PortAppalachian1BR,1BA$1,570
The WentworthDenton1BR,1BA$1,658
The Overlook at Stone SpringWhere Summer Ends & Comfort Begins2BR,2BA$1,752
The Greens at Chestnut RidgeThe Oak Contemporary3BR,2BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harrisonburg, VA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harrisonburg area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Glenside Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value Harrisonburg apartment is the 4BD/4.5BA Renovated Model at Arcadia Harrisonburg starting at $705 with a $0.54 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$1.01
Arcadia Harrisonburg4BD/4.5BA Renovated4BR,4.5BA$0.54
The Hills Southview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,4BA$0.53
The Hills Northview ApartmentsD1-Premium4BR,2BA$0.48
The Overlook at Stone SpringLimited Offer: $1,649 Special— Apply Today!2BR,2BA$1.49
North 383x3 Premium3BR,3BA$0.64
The Pelier2BR2BR,2BA$1.52
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsThe Oak Phase I2BR,2BA$1.34
Squire Hill ApartmentsDuke 2 - 1x1 Open Kitchen1BR,1BA$1.69
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$1.37

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harrisonburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harrisonburg?

The cheapest apartment in Harrisonburg is Colonnade Apartments I which is listed at $983, while the average apartment in Harrisonburg costs $2,733.

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 23 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 $381 which is $2,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harrisonburg.

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