PlainRent

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.