
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA from $400 (60 Rentals)
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2011 Coneflower Ln

709/711 Giles

213 Uptown Trl

300 McDonald Street Apartments

703 York Dr

Ridgeview Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

Hearthstone

Lantern Ridge Apartments
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Shawnee Apartments

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Apartment Heights

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Fieldstone Family

212-214 Ellett Rd

Windsor Hills Apartments

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Ridgewood Village

Hub Blacksburg

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1102 Airport Rd, Unit 1102 Airport Rd

Cedarfield Apartments

Hethwood Apartment Homes
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The Farm

Foxridge Apartment Homes

401 Marlington St

Creekside

Cedar Pointe Apartments

365 Charles St

440 Marlington St

The Reserve at Knollwood

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Smiths Landing Apartments

Pack Place Apartments
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207 Wharton St SE

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900 Palmer Dr, Unit 900 Palmer

Hunting Hills Apartments

Sundance Ridge

122 Clover Valley Cir

100 Hoopers Ln

Jefferson Apartments

208 Wharton St

Grissom Lane Apartments

1720 Patrick Henry Dr
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400 Green St

1310 N Main St

Willow Creek Blacksburg

Terpence Apartments

1017 Montgomery St

Blacksburg Homestay Village

311 Loudon Rd

Shenandoah Townhomes

Ramble Ridge

Cascade Pointe
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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 | $1,364 | $825 | $1,881 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $900 | $2,625 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $840 | $3,875 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $670 | $4,287 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,372 | $485 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/26/2026Current apartment rentals in the Blacksburg, VA area range in price from $485 to $4,287 with an overall median price of $2,494. The three Blacksburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Blacksburg at $485, Mountain View at $485, and Miller Southside at $485. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Blacksburg | $1,623 | $485 | 38 |
| Mountain View | $1,623 | $485 | 37 |
| Miller Southside | $1,650 | $485 | 43 |
| University | $1,655 | $670 | 31 |
| University Airport | $1,655 | $670 | 36 |
| Kabrich Crescent | $1,665 | $485 | 36 |
| McBryde | $1,665 | $485 | 36 |
| Glade/Westover | $1,670 | $485 | 34 |
| Tom's Creek | $1,670 | $755 | 16 |
| Hethwood Prices Fork | $1,725 | $562 | 36 |
Cheapest Available Blacksburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Blacksburg, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1711 Apartments in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood priced from $485. 709/711 Giles in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $670. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blacksburg apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1711 Apartments | Available Now - Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A... | 4BR,2BA | $485 |
| 709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
| Ridgeview Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| 300 McDonald Street Apartments | 300 McDonald Street Apartments | Individual Lea... | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Hearthstone | 120 E Hearthstone | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Lantern Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom Units | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA
As of June 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blacksburg area is the $0.68 price per square foot Thornberry 4x4 Model at Brexx at Blacksburg in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Blacksburg apartment is the THD4 Furnished Model at Union Blacksburg starting at $1,185 with a $0.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brexx at Blacksburg | Thornberry 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.68 |
| Union Blacksburg | THD4 Furnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| The Adams At Peppers Ferry | The Adams | 3BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 1711 Apartments | 1711 Whipple Drive|Renovated Apartment | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Terrace View | 3Ax1.5 T2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| Ridgewood Village | 3A | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 105 Tee St | 3x1.5 Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Apartment Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| East Roanoke Street | 3-Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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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 $2,494.
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 299 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 $1,129 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blacksburg.
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