Harrisonburg, VA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Harrisonburg, VA MSA metro area. Population: 135,689.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,050/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,057/mo
↓ 2.8% YoY
+10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,322/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,801/mo
↓ 4.4% YoY
+18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,125/mo
↓ 8.2% YoY
+21% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,081 | $1,050 | $-31 (-2.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,057 | $-31 (-2.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,392 | $1,322 | $-70 (-5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,883 | $1,801 | $-82 (-4.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,314 | $2,125 | $-189 (-8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,280
$3,523/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,880
$4,407/month gross
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.