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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Central location
  • Friendly office staff
  • Large swimming pool
  • Easy access

Location

1222 University City Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA|McBryde
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Property Overview

1222 University City Boulevard offers spacious apartments in a central, walkable area with easy access to 61 nearby restaurants, public spaces, and a large swimming pool, supported by friendly office staff. With an overall expert rating of 8.8/10, including top marks for price (10/10) and strong scores for amenities, location, quality, and trustworthiness, it provides strong value for money and an engaging social environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1222 University City Boulevard is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1222 University City Boulevard has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1 BR 1.0 BA1 bed1 bath620 sqft$1,095 /mo
2 BR 1.0 BA2 bed1 bath820 sqft$1,285 /mo
3 BR 1.0 BA3 bed1 bath892 sqft$1,610 /mo

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Amenities for 1222 University City Boulevard

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpacePicnic Area
PlaygroundSwimming Pool

Services

Breakfast/Coffee ConciergeConcierge Service
Planned Social ActivitiesRecycling
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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REQUIRED FEES

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$1,610

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Property details

Lease terms12+ months
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About 1222 University City Boulevard

HomeApartments in Blacksburg 1222 University City Boulevard

This professionally maintained property features spacious apartments, natural landscaping and a park setting conducive to relaxation and leisurely walks. Our central location and multiple bus stops provide easy access to Virginia Tech, Kroger, University mall, Starbucks, and much more. Our friendly office staff and community members enjoy socializing at our many resident events throughout the year and our large swimming pool makes Shawnee the place to be in the summer time!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1222 University City Boulevard is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1222 University City Boulevard has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 1222 University City Boulevard
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1222 University City Boulevard offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1222 University City Boulevard goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including breakfast/coffee concierge. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1222 University City Boulevard receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1222 University City Boulevard is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 1222 University City Boulevard to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
1222 University City Boulevard provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

1222 University City Boulevard is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools
  • 61 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1222 University City Boulevard compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 2 miles away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in McBryde

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in McBryde.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1222 University City Boulevard to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in McBryde.

3-bedroom apartments at 1222 University City Boulevard cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in McBryde.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
McBryde
Blacksburg
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Blacksburg
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,194
June 2024$1,201
July 2024$1,206
August 2024$1,197
September 2024$1,196
October 2024$1,225
November 2024$1,220
December 2024$1,199
January 2025$1,147
February 2025$1,096
March 2025$1,198
April 2025$1,193
May 2025$1,193
June 2025$1,228
July 2025$1,198
August 2025$1,161
September 2025$1,150
October 2025$1,180
November 2025$1,220
December 2025$1,290
January 2026$1,281
February 2026$1,275
March 2026$1,205
April 2026$1,201
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in McBryde
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,099
December 2024$1,187
January 2025$1,255
February 2025$1,250
August 2025$1,175
September 2025$1,138
October 2025$1,128
November 2025$1,080
February 2026$1,059
March 2026$1,124
April 2026$1,095

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Can I afford to live at 1222 University City Blvd?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$43,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $43,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,095.
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Schools near 1222 University City Boulevard

Gilbert Linkous Elementary School

813 toms creek rd

blacksburg, VA, 24060

PK, K-5Public
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Getting around Blacksburg near 1222 University City Blvd

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1222 University City Blvd, Blacksburg

Groceries

6/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

3/10
The closest fashion store is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other fashion stores within walking distance.

Cafes

4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.

Primary schools

3/10
The closest elementary school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.

Nightlife

1/10
The closest bar is within a 30-minute walk.

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