Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Blacksburg Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $400 (55 Rentals)

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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 Now

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 212-214 Ellett Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 18

212-214 Ellett Rd

BlacksburgVA24060

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Hub Blacksburg
$1,264
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$1,259
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$5

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$1,264
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Hub Blacksburg

1201 Snyder LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Ridgewood Village
Rent Specials
$1,284 - $1,579
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$1,275 - $1,570
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$9

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$1,284 - $1,579
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridgewood Village

400 Fairfax RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 401 Marlington St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 16

401 Marlington St

BlacksburgVA24060

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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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Smiths Landing Apartments

870 Plantation RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 207 Wharton St SE

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

207 Wharton St SE

BlacksburgVA24060
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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Sundance Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Ridge

501-509 Sunridge DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
property at 213 Uptown Trl

$700

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$700

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$700

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

213 Uptown Trl

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 204 Uptown Trl

$700

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$700

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$700

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

204 Uptown Trl

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 122 Clover Valley Cir

$700

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$700

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$700

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 26

122 Clover Valley Cir

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 100 Hoopers Ln

$720

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$720

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$720

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 17

100 Hoopers Ln

BlacksburgVA24060

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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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property at 1804 Staniel Dr

$800

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$800

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$800

4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

1804 Staniel Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
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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
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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
property at 311 Loudon Rd

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

311 Loudon Rd

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 436 Marlington St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

436 Marlington St

BlacksburgVA24060
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Shenandoah Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Townhomes

315 Shenandoah CirBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Cascade Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Pointe

1790 Liberty LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1201-1207 North Main
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1201-1207 North Main

1201 N Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Bennett Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bennett Hill

112 Hearthstone DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Downtown Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Blacksburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Blacksburg area of Blacksburg, VA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1711 Apartments priced from $485. 709/711 Giles has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Downtown Blacksburg apartments for rent in Blacksburg, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1711 ApartmentsAvailable Now - Spacious 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A...4BR,2BA$485
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease3BR,2BA$670
300 McDonald Street Apartments300 McDonald Street Apartments | Individual Lea...2BR,1BA$840
Hearthstone120 E Hearthstone1BR,1BA$900
Lantern Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1,024
Chasewood Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,080
Apartment Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Fieldstone FamilyBluefield2BR,2BA$1,131
Brexx at BlacksburgMilledge 4x4.54BR,4BA$1,159
Ridgewood Village3A3BR,1BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Blacksburg, VA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown 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 Downtown Blacksburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
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
Ridgewood Village3A3BR,1BA$1.31
105 Tee St3x1.5 Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.45
Fieldstone FamilyBluefield2BR,2BA$1.06
East Roanoke Street3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Blacksburg. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Blacksburg Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Blacksburg?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Blacksburg is Hearthstone which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown Blacksburg costs $1,646.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 23 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Blacksburg?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Blacksburg have an average cost of $1,156 which is $490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Blacksburg.

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