Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rockingham County, VA from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Oak Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

208 Governors LnHarrisonburg, VA 22801
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The Highlands I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Highlands I

185 Lee Jackson CtBroadway, VA 22815
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Building 7
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Building 7

615 E Spotwood AveElkton, VA 22827
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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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Elk Run Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elk Run Crossing

549 E Rockingham StElkton, VA 22827

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property at 121 Morningside Dr

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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121 Morningside Dr

BroadwayVA22815

Cheapest Available Rockingham County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Rockingham County, 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 Rockingham County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$983
865 East1x11BR,1BA$1,200
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsThe Oak Phase I2BR,2BA$1,323

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rockingham County, VA

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rockingham County area is the $1.85 price per square foot Bearberry Townhome Model at The Mark Townhomes in the in the Old Town Harrisonburg neighborhood starting from $2,526. The second greatest value Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Mark TownhomesBearberry Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.85
Arcadia Harrisonburg4BD/4.5BA Renovated4BR,4.5BA$0.54
Chestnut Ridge ApartmentsThe Oak Phase I2BR,2BA$1.34
Preston Lake ApartmentsThe Bluff1BR,1BA$1.79
The Reserve at Stone PortHarrison1BR,1BA$2.36
Colonnade Apartments IShenandoah - HC1BR,1BA$1.37
865 East1x11BR,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rockingham County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rockingham County?

The cheapest apartment in Rockingham County is Colonnade Apartments I which is listed at $983, while the average apartment in Rockingham County costs $2,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rockingham County?

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 9 regular apartments in Rockingham County 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 Rockingham County?

Cheap apartments in Rockingham County have an average cost of $384 which is $2,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rockingham County.

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