Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Harrisonburg Neighborhood of Harrisonburg, VA from $400 (1 Rental)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Harrisonburg area of Harrisonburg.

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Downtown Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, VA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisonburg, VA

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Harrisonburg area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Mill in the in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $519. The second greatest value Downtown Harrisonburg apartment is the 1BR/1BA - A3 - Upgrade Model at Grand Duke starting at $1,200 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Harrisonburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Mill4x24BR,2BA$0.41
Grand Duke1BR/1BA - A3 - Upgrade1BR,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, VA

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Harrisonburg, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Harrisonburg Neighborhood in Harrisonburg, VA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Harrisonburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Harrisonburg?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Harrisonburg is Grand Duke which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Downtown Harrisonburg costs $2,307.

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