Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eastside Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (27 Rentals)

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property at 703 York Dr

$800

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$800

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

703 York Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
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Apartment Heights
$1,130 - $1,980
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$1,130 - $1,980

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Apartment Heights

309 Apartment Heights DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
Student Housing
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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 105 Watson Ave

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

105 Watson Ave

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

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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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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
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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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801 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

801 S Main St

801 S Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060
property at 408-416 Harding Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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408-416 Harding Ave

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 1215 Progress St NW

$1,700 - $1,995

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$1,700

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$1,700

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1215 Progress St NW

BlacksburgVA24060

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. 300 McDonald Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $840. 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
300 McDonald Street Apartments300 McDonald Street Apartments | Individual Lea...2BR,1BA$840
400 Green St1 BR with den1BR,1BA$875
Hearthstone120 E Hearthstone1BR,1BA$900
Apartment Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,130
Creekside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,440
Hilltop2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,845
338 Midtown Way3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath3BR,2BA$2,995
Chase Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$3,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eastside, VA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eastside area is the $2.76 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath Model at Chase Apartments in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $3,274. The second greatest value Downtown Eastside apartment is the 1203 University Ter Model at 1203 University Ter, Unit I starting at $1,850 with a $1.89 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.
Chase Apartments4 Bed 2 Bath4BR,2BA$2.76
1203 University Ter, Unit I1203 University Ter4BR,2BA$1.89
Hilltop2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.25
300 McDonald Street Apartments300 McDonald | 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
Apartment Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.51
400 Green St1 BR with den1BR,1BA$1.25
East Roanoke Street3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00
Creekside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.11
709/711 Giles709-711 Giles Road2BR,2BA$2.12

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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

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Eastside Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eastside is 400 Green St which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Eastside costs $3,750.

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 6 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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