Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 24, 2025

Average rent in
Blacksburg, VA

Last updated on November 24, 2025

Last updated on November 24, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Blacksburg, VA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $111, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,795

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Total rentals

349

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Blacksburg, VA is $1,795. This is -6%, or $111, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
30%
45%
16%
5%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

66%
34%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Blacksburg, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Blacksburg, VA have remained the same in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Blacksburg, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Blacksburg, VA is $1,508. A 1-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg, VA costs about $1,225 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,400. Houses for rent in Blacksburg, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,995.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,200

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,450

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,900

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

1%

7%

Studio

$1,097

2%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,097

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Blacksburg, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Blacksburg, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Blacksburg, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beckley, WV.

Blacksburg

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,047
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blacksburg, VA is 71% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.

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Cost of living in
Blacksburg, VA

The overall cost of living in Blacksburg, VA is 6% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

4% lower

Housing

13% lower

Transportation

6% lower

Utilities

10% lower

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Discover rentals in Blacksburg, VA

1711 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.4

Excellent

1711 Apartments

1711 Whipple Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

4 beds

2 baths

$485–$2,396

Apartment for rent

Carlton Scott Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Carlton Scott Apartments

600 Appalachian Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2–3 beds

1 bath

$499–$1,575

Apartment for rent

Stonegate Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Stonegate Apartments

500 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2–3 beds

1 bath

$525–$1,370

Apartment for rent

Blacksburg, 3 BR / 2 bath BA, Individual Bedrooms or as a Whole - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

6.6

Good

3 beds

2 baths

$550

Condo for rent

UT - 1213-K - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

UT - 1213-K

1213 University Ter, Blacksburg, VA 24060

4 beds

2 baths

$560

Apartment for rent

240 Janie Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

240 Janie Ln

240 Janie Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060

1 bed

0 baths

$570

Apartment for rent

University Terrace - Mayo - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.6

Very good

University Terrace - Mayo

University City Blvd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

4 beds

2 baths

$585–$2,260

Apartment for rent

Giles - 709/711 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Giles - 709/711

709 Giles Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$670–$1,845

Apartment for rent