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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,592 | $1,274 | $1,911 |
Downtown Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,100 | $2,031 |
Downtown Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $1,100 | $2,600 |
Downtown Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $670 | $2,814 |
Downtown Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $980 | $3,800 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $670 |
Terpence Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,100 |
801 S Main St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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208 Wharton St | Townhome | 4BR,2.5BA | $2.38 |
202 S Main St | Kent Square North - 300 | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
709/711 Giles | 709-711 Giles Road - Individual Lease | 3BR,2BA | $0.62 |
Terpence Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
801 S Main St | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.03 |
Hilltop | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Blacksburg, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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
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 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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