
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA from $400 (65 Rentals)
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2495 Buckshot Ln, Unit 2497

1213 University Terrace

709/711 Giles

300 McDonald Street Apartments

Ridgeview Apartments

Chasewood Apartments

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400 Green St, Unit 400 Green 42A

Hearthstone

Lantern Ridge Apartments
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Hub Blacksburg

Shawnee Apartments

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Apartment Heights

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Fieldstone Family

1747 Donlee Dr

Windsor Hills Apartments

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1102 Airport Rd, Unit 1102 Airport Rd

212-214 Ellett Rd

Cedarfield Apartments

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Ridgewood Village
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Hethwood Communities

The Farm

Foxridge Apartment Homes

Creekside

Cedar Pointe Apartments

The Reserve at Knollwood

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Smiths Landing Apartments

3900 S Main St

213 Landsdowne St

Pack Place Apartments
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105 Tee St

215 S Knollwood Dr

712 Roanoke St E

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900 Palmer Dr, Unit 900 Palmer

Vue Apartments

Hunting Hills Apartments

Sundance Ridge

Jefferson Apartments

208 Wharton St

Grissom Lane Apartments
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1720 Patrick Henry Dr

400 Green St

1310 N Main St

Willow Creek Blacksburg

902 Brightwood Manor Dr

Terpence Apartments

1017 Montgomery St

204 Broce Dr

900 #3 Brightwood Manor Dr

Blacksburg Homestay Village
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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 | $1,317 | $795 | $1,910 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $875 | $2,083 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $840 | $2,599 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $565 | $3,180 |
| Cheap Blacksburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $485 | $4,165 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA
Pricing Updated: 05/29/2026Current apartment rentals in the Blacksburg, VA area range in price from $485 to $4,165 with an overall median price of $2,496. The three Blacksburg neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Miller Southside at $485, Mountain View at $485, and Downtown Blacksburg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Southside | $1,644 | $485 | 49 |
| Mountain View | $1,644 | $485 | 44 |
| Downtown Blacksburg | $1,655 | $485 | 45 |
| University | $1,655 | $600 | 37 |
| University Airport | $1,655 | $670 | 42 |
| Kabrich Crescent | $1,665 | $485 | 41 |
| McBryde | $1,665 | $485 | 41 |
| Glade/Westover | $1,670 | $485 | 39 |
| Hethwood Prices Fork | $1,670 | $562 | 40 |
| Tom's Creek | $1,670 | $600 | 19 |
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. 203-209 Tee Street in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $565. 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 |
| 203-209 Tee Street | Tee Street Apartments | Individual Lease | 08/1... | 3BR,2BA | $565 |
| 709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
| Ridgeview Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| 300 McDonald Street Apartments | 300 McDonald Street Apartments | Individual Lea... | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Hearthstone | 120 E Hearthstone | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Chasewood Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1,131 |
| Brexx at Blacksburg | Milledge 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,159 |
| Creekside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA
As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blacksburg area is the $0.84 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Model at 1007 Chateau St Blacksburg in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $3,175. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1007 Chateau St Blacksburg | 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $0.84 |
| Brexx at Blacksburg | Thornberry 4x4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.68 |
| Union Blacksburg | THD4 Furnished | 4BR,4BA | $0.73 |
| Cedarfield Apartments | 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.31 |
| Fourteen35 Apartments | Fourteen35 4th Floor | 4 Bed 4 Bath | Available... | 4BR,4BA | $0.68 |
| 1711 Apartments | Available Now - Renovated Apartment with a Wash... | 4BR,2BA | $0.48 |
| Terrace View | 3Ax1.5 T2 | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.77 |
| Fieldstone Family | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| 203-209 Tee Street | Tee Street Apartments | Individual Lease | 08/1... | 3BR,2BA | $0.67 |
| 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 $2,496.
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 313 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 $1,098 which is $1,398 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Blacksburg.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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