Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (56 Rentals)

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Hub Blacksburg
$1,044 - $1,444
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$1,039 - $1,439
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$5

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$1,044 - $1,444
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 21

Hub Blacksburg

1201 Snyder LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
Student Housing
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Apartment Heights
$1,130 - $1,980
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$1,130 - $1,980

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$1,130 - $1,980
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 11

Apartment Heights

309 Apartment Heights DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
Student Housing
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property at 1747 Donlee Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

1747 Donlee Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 212-214 Ellett Rd

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 18

212-214 Ellett Rd

BlacksburgVA24060
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Ridgewood Village
Rent Specials
$1,339 - $1,644
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$1,330 - $1,635
Required Monthly Fees
$9

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$1,339 - $1,644
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ridgewood Village

400 Fairfax RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
Corporate Housing
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Smiths Landing Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,491 - $2,476
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$1,485 - $2,470
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Smiths Landing Apartments

870 Plantation RdBlacksburg, VA 24060
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property at 213 Landsdowne St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

213 Landsdowne St

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 215 S Knollwood Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

215 S Knollwood Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
property at 712 Roanoke St E

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

712 Roanoke St E

BlacksburgVA24060
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Sundance Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Ridge

501-509 Sunridge DrBlacksburg, 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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208 Wharton St
4 Bedroom Apartments

208 Wharton St

208 Wharton St SEBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1720 Patrick Henry Dr
Studio Apartments

1720 Patrick Henry Dr

1720 Patrick Henry DrBlacksburg, 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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property at 902 Brightwood Manor Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

902 Brightwood Manor Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
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1017 Montgomery St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1017 Montgomery St

1017 Montgomery StBlacksburg, VA 24060
Student Housing

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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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Cascade Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Cascade Pointe

1790 Liberty LnBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Ramble Ridge
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ramble Ridge

2505 Ridge RdBlacksburg, 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
Furnished

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University, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University 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 University 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
Hearthstone120 E Hearthstone1BR,1BA$900
Chasewood Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1,080
Brexx at BlacksburgMilledge 4x4.54BR,4BA$1,159
Creekside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,440
Smiths Landing ApartmentsThe Valley1BR,1BA$1,491
Ridgewood Village3A3BR,1BA$1,499
Hilltop2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, VA

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.84 price per square foot 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom Model at 1007 Chateau St Blacksburg in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $3,175. The second greatest value University apartment is the Thornberry 4x4 Model at Brexx at Blacksburg starting at $1,149 with a $0.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1007 Chateau St Blacksburg4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$0.84
Brexx at BlacksburgThornberry 4x44BR,4BA$0.68
Union BlacksburgTHD4 Furnished4BR,4BA$0.73
Cedarfield Apartments3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.31
Fourteen35 ApartmentsFourteen35 4th Floor | 4 Bed 4 Bath | Available...4BR,4BA$0.68
Terrace View3Ax1.5 T23BR,1.5BA$0.77
Ridgewood Village3A3BR,1BA$1.36
1203 University Ter, Unit I1203 University Ter4BR,2BA$1.89
300 McDonald Street Apartments300 McDonald | 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
East Roanoke Street3-Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Blacksburg, VA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Blacksburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Hearthstone which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in University costs $1,655.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?

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 16 regular apartments in University 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $1,169 which is $486 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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