Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg, VA from $400 (65 Rentals)

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Hub Blacksburg
$1,044 - $1,444
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$1,039 - $1,439
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$5

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$1,044 - $1,444
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Hub Blacksburg

1201 Snyder LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Apartment Heights
$1,130 - $1,980
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$1,130 - $1,980

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$1,130 - $1,980
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 11

Apartment Heights

309 Apartment Heights DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Fieldstone Family
$1,131 - $1,291
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$1,131 - $1,291

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fieldstone Family

300 Fieldstone LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 1747 Donlee Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1747 Donlee Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 212-214 Ellett Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 18

212-214 Ellett Rd

BlacksburgVA24060
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Ridgewood Village
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$1,339 - $1,644
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$1,330 - $1,635
Required Monthly Fees
$9

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$1,339 - $1,644
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridgewood Village

400 Fairfax RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Smiths Landing Apartments
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$1,491 - $2,476
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$1,485 - $2,470
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smiths Landing Apartments

870 Plantation RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 213 Landsdowne St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

213 Landsdowne St

BlacksburgVA24060

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property at 215 S Knollwood Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

215 S Knollwood Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 712 Roanoke St E

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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712 Roanoke St E

BlacksburgVA24060
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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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208 Wharton St
4 Bedroom Apartments

208 Wharton St

208 Wharton 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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400 Green St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 Green St

400 Green StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1310 N Main St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1310 N Main St

1310 N Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060
property at 902 Brightwood Manor Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

902 Brightwood Manor Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
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Terpence Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terpence Apartments

617 Lee StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1017 Montgomery St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Montgomery St

1017 Montgomery StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 204 Broce Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 28

204 Broce Dr

BlacksburgVA24060

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Blacksburg, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/29/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Miller Southside$1,644$48549
Mountain View$1,644$48544
Downtown Blacksburg$1,655$48545
University$1,655$60037
University Airport$1,655$67042
Kabrich Crescent$1,665$48541
McBryde$1,665$48541
Glade/Westover$1,670$48539
Hethwood Prices Fork$1,670$56240
Tom's Creek$1,670$60019

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1711 ApartmentsAvailable Now - Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A...4BR,2BA$485
203-209 Tee StreetTee Street Apartments | Individual Lease | 08/1...3BR,2BA$565
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease3BR,2BA$670
Ridgeview Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
300 McDonald Street Apartments300 McDonald Street Apartments | Individual Lea...2BR,1BA$840
Hearthstone120 E Hearthstone1BR,1BA$900
Chasewood Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,080
Fieldstone FamilyBluefield2BR,2BA$1,131
Brexx at BlacksburgMilledge 4x4.54BR,4BA$1,159
Creekside1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1007 Chateau St Blacksburg4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.84
Brexx at BlacksburgThornberry 4x44BR,4BA$0.68
Union BlacksburgTHD4 Furnished4BR,4BA$0.73
Cedarfield Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Fourteen35 ApartmentsFourteen35 4th Floor | 4 Bed 4 Bath | Available...4BR,4BA$0.68
1711 ApartmentsAvailable Now - Renovated Apartment with a Wash...4BR,2BA$0.48
Terrace View3Ax1.5 T23BR,1.5BA$0.77
Fieldstone FamilyBluefield2BR,2BA$1.06
203-209 Tee StreetTee Street Apartments | Individual Lease | 08/1...3BR,2BA$0.67
East Roanoke Street3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.