
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Blacksburg Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (20 Rentals)
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Chasewood Apartments

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Downtown Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Blacksburg?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Blacksburg Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $790 | $1,911 |
Downtown Blacksburg 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,304 | $666 | $2,031 |
Downtown Blacksburg 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,253 | $785 | $2,502 |
Downtown Blacksburg 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $670 | $2,835 |
Downtown Blacksburg 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,257 | $805 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Blacksburg Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Blacksburg Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Blacksburg area of Blacksburg, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply priced from $666. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Preston (Independent Senior Living Age 55+) | 1BR,1BA | $666 |
709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
Hub Blacksburg | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
The Retreat at Blacksburg | Milledge 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,050 |
Terpence Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Blacksburg, VA
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Blacksburg area is the $0.56 price per square foot Furnished Individual Lease Model at 1711 Apartments in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $735. The second greatest value Downtown Blacksburg apartment is the Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at The Retreat at Blacksburg starting at $1,255 with a $0.99 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1711 Apartments | Furnished Individual Lease | 4BR,2BA | $0.56 |
The Retreat at Blacksburg | Birchmore 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply | Bluefield | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
Terpence Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
Hub Blacksburg | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
The Landing at Stonegate | 2x2 Furnished - Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Stonegate and Carlton Scott Apartments | S2-R | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Ridgewood Village | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Maple Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Luxury | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Blacksburg, Blacksburg, VA
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Among neighborhoods in Blacksburg, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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!
Getting Around the Downtown Blacksburg Neighborhood in Blacksburg, VA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
94 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Blacksburg Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Blacksburg?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Blacksburg is under $1,665.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Blacksburg?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Blacksburg is Fieldstone Apartments - Income Limits Apply which is listed at $666, while the average apartment in Downtown Blacksburg costs $1,430.
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 76 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 $979 which is $451 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Blacksburg.
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