Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Harrisonburg Neighborhood of Harrisonburg, VA from $900 (9 Rentals)

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property at 138 Lewis St

$925

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

138 Lewis St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 191 Rockingham Dr

$925

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$925

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$925

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 18

191 Rockingham Dr

HarrisonburgVA22802
property at 135 Lewis St

$925

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$925

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Available Sep 2

135 Lewis St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 383 Monticello Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

383 Monticello Ave

HarrisonburgVA22801

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property at 147 W Grattan St

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 11

147 W Grattan St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 144 W Grattan St

$1,175

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$1,175

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 1

144 W Grattan St

HarrisonburgVA22801
property at 159 Suter St

$1,225

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$1,225

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

159 Suter St

HarrisonburgVA22802

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property at 5608 Rawley Pike

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

5608 Rawley Pike

RockinghamVA22801

Downtown Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Harrisonburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Harrisonburg area of Harrisonburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Colonnade Apartments I priced from $983. West Market Student Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Harrisonburg apartments for rent in Harrisonburg, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$983
West Market Student Housing2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,395
The WentworthDenton1BR,1BA$1,587

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisonburg, VA

As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Harrisonburg area is the $1.01 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at West Market Student Housing in the in the Downtown Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Downtown Harrisonburg apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 133-149 N High St starting at $1,650 with a $1.65 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.
West Market Student Housing2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$1.01
133-149 N High St2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.65
The WentworthDenton1BR,1BA$2.01
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$1.37
The Mill ApartmentsAcademic Year 2026 - 20274BR,2BA$1.46

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Downtown Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Harrisonburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Harrisonburg?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Harrisonburg, VA with pricing that ranges from $925 to $2,867. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Harrisonburg ranging from $925 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Harrisonburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Harrisonburg ranges from $925 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,896.

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