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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blacksburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Blacksburg Studio Apartments | $1,364 | $790 | $1,929 |
Cheap Blacksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $854 | $2,040 |
Cheap Blacksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,288 | $785 | $2,550 |
Cheap Blacksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $670 | $2,814 |
Cheap Blacksburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $805 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/11/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Blacksburg | $1,405 | $670 | 92 |
Grissom Highland | $1,405 | $670 | 75 |
Miller Southside | $1,405 | $670 | 96 |
University | $1,405 | $670 | 78 |
University Airport | $1,405 | $670 | 82 |
Alleghany | $1,430 | $670 | 70 |
Mountain View | $1,430 | $670 | 91 |
Hethwood Prices Fork | $1,565 | $670 | 80 |
Kabrich Crescent | $1,565 | $670 | 86 |
Main Patrick Henry | $1,565 | $670 | 65 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Winslow (Independent Senior Living Age 55+) | 2BR,2BA | $1,018 |
The Mill at Blacksburg | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
The Retreat at Blacksburg | Milledge 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,050 |
Blacksburg Homestay Village | Studio Apartment | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Retreat at Blacksburg | Birchmore 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
The Adams at Peppers Ferry | Monroe | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Ridgewood Village | 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
105 Tee St | 3x1.5 Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Ridgeview Apartments | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
The Landing at Stonegate | 2x2 Furnished - Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Stonegate and Carlton Scott Apartments | S2-R | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
300 McDonald Street Apartments | 3BR/1BA-Individual Lease | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
Maple Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Luxury | 2BR,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
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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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