Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Average rent in
Blacksburg, VA

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Last updated on February 23, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Blacksburg, VA is $1,775. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,775

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

277

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Blacksburg, VA is $1,775. This is -7%, or $125, lower than the national average.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
33%
41%
16%
6%
$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 decreased by 1% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,440. A 1-bedroom apartment in Blacksburg, VA costs about $1,280 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 $2,037.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,270

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,400

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,965

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,212

No Change

8%

Studio

$950

19%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,270

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,965

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,212

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

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$1,775
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Blacksburg, VA is 78% 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

Apartments for rent in Beckley

Discover rentals in Blacksburg, VA

1711 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

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

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Carlton Scott Apartments

600 Appalachian Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2–3 beds

1 bath

$499–$1,635

Apartment for rent

Stonegate Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Stonegate Apartments

500 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060

1–3 beds

1 bath

$545–$1,635

Apartment for rent

1210 University Ter #F - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

Kabrich Crescent condo for rent in Blacksburg

1210 University Ter #F, Blacksburg, VA 24060

1 bed

1 bath

$550

Condo for rent

Available Mar 1

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

203-209 Tee Street - Photo 1 of 1

7h ago

8.6

Very good

203-209 Tee Street

209 203, 205, 209 Tee St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$562–$1,750

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