Rent in Harrisonburg city, VA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,322$15,864 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,264 (−4.4%)How much rent can you afford in Harrisonburg city, VA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Harrisonburg city, VA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $12,600 | $42,000 | $20.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,057 | $12,684 | $42,280 | $20.33/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,322 | $15,864 | $52,880 | $25.42/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $21,612 | $72,040 | $34.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,125 | $25,500 | $85,000 | $40.87/hr |
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Rent in Harrisonburg city, VA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Harrisonburg city, VA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,264 for a two-bedroom, down 4.4% from $1,322. A one-bedroom goes from $1,057 to $1,044, a studio from $1,050 to $1,038.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Harrisonburg city, VA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,057 for a one-bedroom and $1,322 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,864 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Harrisonburg city, VA?
To keep a $1,322 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.42 an hour, or $52,880 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,057 takes $20.33 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Harrisonburg city, VA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,050, one bedroom $1,057, two $1,322, three $1,801 and four $2,125 a month.
Is rent affordable in Harrisonburg city, VA?
For the typical household, earning $62,254 a year ($5,188 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,322 takes 25.5% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,322 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,880. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.42 an hour.