
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA from $400 (73 Rentals)
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Legacy on Main

300 McDonald Street Apartments

1711 Apartments

709/711 Giles

1495 Sandy Cir

703 York Dr

Chasewood Apartments

Hearthstone

1003 Giles Rd
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Ridgeview Apartments

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Apartment Heights

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Fieldstone Family

900 Brightwood Manor Dr

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Windsor Hills Apartments

1706 Boxwood Dr, Unit B

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1706 Boxwood Dr, Unit 1706B Boxwood Drive

Hub Blacksburg
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Cedarfield Apartments

Hethwood Apartment Homes

The Farm

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900 Palmer Dr, Unit 900 Palmer

Creekside

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Ridgewood Village

Cedar Pointe Apartments

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Foxridge Apartment Homes

440 Marlington St

The Reserve at Knollwood
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Smiths Landing Apartments

Pack Place Apartments

3900 S Main St

105 Tee St

Vue Apartments

The Odyssey

Hunting Hills Apartments

Sundance Ridge

Wellesley - 2804

Jefferson Apartments
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208 Wharton St

Grissom Lane Apartments

1720 Patrick Henry Dr

400 Green St

1003 Giles Rd

1310 N Main St

Willow Creek Blacksburg

Terpence Apartments

1017 Montgomery St

311 Loudon Rd
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Blacksburg Studio Apartments | $1,434 | $830 | $1,935 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,450 | $900 | $2,675 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $580 | $3,911 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $625 | $4,328 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,421 | $552 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026Current apartment rentals in the Blacksburg, VA area range in price from $552 to $4,328 with an overall median price of $2,339. The three Blacksburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Glade/Westover at $552, Tom's Creek at $625, and Mountain View at $552. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade/Westover | $1,595 | $552 | 33 |
| Tom's Creek | $1,610 | $625 | 17 |
| Mountain View | $1,630 | $552 | 42 |
| Kabrich Crescent | $1,634 | $552 | 40 |
| Downtown Blacksburg | $1,650 | $552 | 43 |
| McBryde | $1,650 | $552 | 40 |
| Miller Southside | $1,650 | $552 | 46 |
| Hethwood Prices Fork | $1,670 | $552 | 38 |
| University | $1,680 | $580 | 38 |
| University Airport | $1,680 | $580 | 43 |
Cheapest Available Blacksburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Blacksburg, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Legacy on Main in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood priced from $580. 1711 Apartments in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blacksburg apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy on Main | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $580 |
| 1711 Apartments | 1711 Whipple Drive|Renovated Apartment | 4BR,2BA | $625 |
| 300 McDonald Street Apartments | 3 Bed 1 Bath with Den | Individual Lease w/ Roo... | 3BR,1BA | $625 |
| 709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
| Hearthstone | 120 E Hearthstone | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Chasewood Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Apartment Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1,131 |
| Brexx at Blacksburg | Milledge 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,159 |
| Ridgewood Village | 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blacksburg area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3-Bed Cottage Model at The Farm in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Blacksburg apartment is the Thornberry 4x4 Model at Brexx at Blacksburg starting at $1,149 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farm | 3-Bed Cottage | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.72 |
| Brexx at Blacksburg | Thornberry 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.68 |
| 1711 Apartments | 1711 Whipple Drive|Renovated Apartment | 4BR,2BA | $0.53 |
| Terrace View | 3Ax1.5 T2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
| Ridgewood Village | 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 105 Tee St | 3x1.5 Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| The Odyssey | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 1203 University Ter, Unit I | 1203 University Ter | 4BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Apartment Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blacksburg Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Blacksburg?
The cheapest apartment in Blacksburg is Hearthstone which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Blacksburg costs $2,339.
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 295 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 $1,106 which is $1,233 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blacksburg.
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