
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Blackwater, VA from $700 (62 Rentals)
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Greene Ridge

East Court Apartments

Stoneview Homes

Legacy Kingsport

Bloomingdale Terrace

Mountain View Apartments

Apex Johnson City

Providence Place

The Peaks of Greeneville
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Poplar Ridge Apartments

Allandale Falls

Landings on Silverlake

Country Shores

The Villas at River Bend

Cross Creek

106-108 W Mountain View Rd

Bridgewater Retreat

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

The Village at Twin Hills
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The Villas at Boone Ridge

Universal at Thompson Creek

Retreat at Meadowview

Beason Well Apartments

Kingsport Crossing

Ashton View Apartments

Rosemont

Brandy Mill

Laurel Brook Community

1619 Jefferson St
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1621 Jefferson St

Universal at Mockingbird Lane

Universal at Mountainview

Universal at Gray Station

Bradley Hills Apartments

Boones Creek Village Townhomes

Crockett's Landing

Town Park Lofts

Laurelwood Apartments

Downtown Apartments
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2025 Sherwood Rd

1502 TN-70

Blue Springs Village Apartments

Rustic Way Apartments

1404 Bloomingdale Rd

Parrish Greene

Old Gray Manor

Moreland Drive Apartments

Stonybrook Apartments

Feather Ridge
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Blackwater, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Blackwater?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $750 | $1,850 |
| Blackwater 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,451 | $850 | $2,200 |
| Blackwater 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,847 | $950 | $3,500 |
| Blackwater 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $1,975 | $1,975 |
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Cheapest Available Blackwater Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Blackwater, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2215 Buffalo Trl priced from $750. Legacy Kingsport in the Town Of Kingsport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Blackwater apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2215 Buffalo Trl | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Legacy Kingsport | One Bedroom 575 SF | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Stoneview Homes | 1 Bed 720 SF | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| East Court Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Mountain View Apartments | MVA305 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Peaks of Greeneville | Peaks 1B 1B | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| Parrish Greene | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $919 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed x 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Blackwater, VA and Nearby
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Blackwater area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Apex Johnson City in the in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Blackwater apartment is the Buffalo 2B 1.5B Model at Buffalo Ridge Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Blackwater apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Johnson City | 2 Bed x 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Buffalo 2B 1.5B | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Laurelwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Beason Well Apartments | 3 Bedroom 60 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Poplar Ridge Apartments | 2 Bed x 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.90 |
| 106-108 W Mountain View Rd | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Parrish Greene | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Mountain View Apartments | MVA305 | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| East Court Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 2215 Buffalo Trl | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Blackwater Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackwater Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Blackwater Apartment is $750 at 2215 Buffalo Trl.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Blackwater Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Blackwater is starting from $850 at 2215 Buffalo Trl.
What is the most affordable Blackwater Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Blackwater Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Parrish Greene and starts from $919.
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