Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eastside Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Jefferson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

614 Washington St SEBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1310 N Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1310 N Main St

1310 N Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060

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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. Terpence Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. 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
Terpence ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,100
801 S Main St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eastside, VA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eastside area is the $2.38 price per square foot Townhome Model at 208 Wharton St in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Eastside apartment is the Kent Square North - 300 Model at 202 S Main St starting at $2,600 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood. 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.
208 Wharton StTownhome4BR,2.5BA$2.38
202 S Main StKent Square North - 3002BR,2BA$2.25
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease3BR,2BA$0.62
Terpence ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.66
801 S Main St2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$2.03
Hilltop2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.25

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Blacksburg, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Eastside Neighborhood in Blacksburg, VA

Walk Score®

74 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

42 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 2 regular apartments in Downtown Eastside that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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