Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Sundance Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Ridge

501-509 Sunridge DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Jefferson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

614 Washington St SEBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1720 Patrick Henry Dr
Studio Apartments

1720 Patrick Henry Dr

1720 Patrick Henry DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1310 N Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1310 N Main St

1310 N Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Huckleberry Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Huckleberry Court

517 Virginian DrChristiansburg, VA 24073

Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Blacksburg, VA area range in price from $670 to $3,800 with an overall median price of $1,671. The three Blacksburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Blacksburg at $670, Grissom Highland at $670, and Miller Southside at $670. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Blacksburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Blacksburg$1,405$67092
Grissom Highland$1,405$67075
Miller Southside$1,405$67096
University$1,405$67078
University Airport$1,405$67082
Alleghany$1,430$67070
Mountain View$1,430$67091
Hethwood Prices Fork$1,565$67080
Kabrich Crescent$1,565$67086
Main Patrick Henry$1,565$67065

Cheapest Available Blacksburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Blacksburg, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at 709/711 Giles in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood priced from $670. Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,018. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blacksburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease3BR,2BA$670
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits ApplyWinslow (Independent Senior Living Age 55+)2BR,2BA$1,018
The Mill at Blacksburg1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,020
The Retreat at BlacksburgMilledge 4x4.54BR,4BA$1,050
Blacksburg Homestay VillageStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Blacksburg area is the $0.99 price per square foot Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at The Retreat at Blacksburg in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Blacksburg apartment is the Monroe Model at The Adams at Peppers Ferry starting at $1,855 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Farmview/Ramble neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blacksburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at BlacksburgBirchmore 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$0.99
The Adams at Peppers FerryMonroe2BR,2BA$1.61
Ridgewood Village3A3BR,1BA$1.47
105 Tee St3x1.5 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.45
Ridgeview Apartments3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.18
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits ApplyBluefield2BR,2BA$0.96
The Landing at Stonegate2x2 Furnished - Apartment2BR,2BA$1.00
Stonegate and Carlton Scott ApartmentsS2-R2BR,1BA$0.73
300 McDonald Street Apartments3BR/1BA-Individual Lease3BR,1BA$0.75
Maple Ridge Townhomes2 Bedroom Luxury2BR,1.5BA$1.23

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Getting Around Blacksburg, VA

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blacksburg Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Blacksburg?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Blacksburg is under $1,595.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blacksburg?

The cheapest apartment in Blacksburg is The Mill at Blacksburg which is listed at $1,020, while the average apartment in Blacksburg costs $1,671.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Blacksburg?

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 984 regular apartments in Blacksburg 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 Blacksburg?

Cheap apartments in Blacksburg have an average cost of $907 which is $764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blacksburg.

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