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Student Housing in Harrisonburg, VA
About Student Housing in Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg, VA anchors the Shenandoah Valley, a mid-sized city where roughly 20,000 James Madison University students (plus Eastern Mennonite) set the rhythm. Downtown clusters around historic Court Square and the renovated Ice House, with the Friendly City Trail and Edith J. Carrier Arboretum giving you green space without leaving town. Students spread across the neighborhoods just north and east of the JMU campus, from quieter streets near downtown to the busier corridors along Port Republic Road and Reservoir Street. The city leans into its food-and-farms identity with a downtown farmers market and seasonal festivals, and the Blue Ridge sits a short drive in either direction. It's walkable in the core, friendly, and built around the school calendar.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Harrisonburg
Port Republic Road
The corridor southeast of campus packs the biggest student complexes and townhomes, with shuttle stops and a short hop to class. It is the busiest student zone in town.
Reservoir Street
Just east of Port Republic, this area offers newer purpose-built communities and easy access to shopping. It suits students who want modern housing close to campus.
Devon Lane
The Devon Lane area sits close enough to walk and stays popular with upperclassmen who want proximity over quiet. It keeps you near class and the shuttle.