Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eastside Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $400 (26 Rentals)

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property at 1210 University Ter
$525 - $2,000

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Base Rent$525 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$525 - $2,000
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1210 University Ter

BlacksburgVA24060
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709/711 Giles
$670 - $2,010

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Base Rent$670 - $2,010

Total Monthly Price$670 - $2,010
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

709/711 Giles

709 Giles RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 703 York Dr
$675

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$675

Total Monthly Price$675
12 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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703 York Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 1003 Giles Rd
$910

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Base Rent$910

Total Monthly Price$910
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1003 Giles Rd

BlacksburgVA24060
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CV2
$915

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$890
Required Monthly Fees$25

Total Monthly Price$915
12 Month Lease Term
4 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 26, 2027

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105 Clover Valley CirBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Apartment Heights
$1,130 - $1,980

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Base Rent$1,130 - $1,980

Total Monthly Price$1,130 - $1,980
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apartment Heights

309 Apartment Heights DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Windsor Hills Apartments
$1,236 - $2,963

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,234 - $2,961
Required Monthly Fees$2

Total Monthly Price$1,236 - $2,963
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

Windsor Hills Apartments

200 Hampton CtBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Creekside
$1,445 - $1,450

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Base Rent$1,445 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,445 - $1,450
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekside

115 Hearthstone DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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UT - 1215-G
1 Bedroom Apartments

UT - 1215-G

1215 Progress St NWBlacksburg, 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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400 Green St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

400 Green St

400 Green StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1003 Giles Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1003 Giles Rd

1003 Giles RdBlacksburg, 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 1206 University Terrace
$1,275

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,275

Total Monthly Price$1,275
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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1206 University Terrace

BlacksburgVA24060
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Shenandoah Townhomes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Shenandoah Townhomes

315 Shenandoah CirBlacksburg, 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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Clover Valley- Raines
4 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Valley- Raines

185 Clover Valley CirBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 144 Clover Valley Cir
$1,580

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,580

Total Monthly Price$1,580
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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144 Clover Valley Cir

BlacksburgVA24060

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property at 1212 Giles Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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1212 Giles Rd

BlacksburgVA24060
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801 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 S Main St

801 S Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060

Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Eastside area of Blacksburg, VA is a 3 Beds unit found at 709/711 Giles priced from $670. Apartment Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eastside apartments for rent in Blacksburg, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease3BR, 2BA$670
Apartment Heights1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,130
CreeksideCreekside-1 Bed 1 Bath | All Utilities Included...1BR, 1BA$1,445
Pack Place Apartments2x1 - Non Renovated2BR, 1BA$1,495
2710 Green Meadow Dr3Bed, 2 Bath3BR, 2BA$2,595
Collegiate Court ApartmentsCollegiate Court3BR, 1BA$2,850
1225-1227 Giles Rd1225 A Giles5BR, 2BA$3,750
313/315 Clay St4BR/2.0BA - Full Unit4BR, 2BA$4,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eastside, VA

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eastside area is the $2.50 price per square foot 1225 A Giles Model at 1225-1227 Giles Rd in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Downtown Eastside apartment is the 4BR/2.0BA - Full Unit Model at 313/315 Clay St in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting at $4,000 with a $2.93 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1225-1227 Giles Rd1225 A Giles5BR, 2.5BA$2.50
313/315 Clay St4BR/2.0BA - Full Unit4BR, 2BA$2.93
Collegiate Suites of Blacksburg4 Bedroom Luxury w/Cathedral Ceilings4BR, 4BA$0.76
Collegiate Court ApartmentsCollegiate Court3BR, 1BA$2.32
Apartment Heights3 Bedrooms Townhome3BR, 1.5BA$1.65
1282 N Main St, Unit #31282 N Main St3BR, 2BA$1.80
1203 University Ter, Unit I1203 University Ter4BR, 2BA$1.84
Pack Place Apartments2x1 - Renovated2BR, 1BA$2.47
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road2BR, 2BA$2.12
CreeksideCreekside-1 Bed 1 Bath | All Utilities Included...1BR, 1BA$2.36

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Ranked #18

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Eastside Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Eastside?

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 8 regular apartments in Downtown Eastside 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 Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Eastside have an average cost of $836 which is $464 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eastside.

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