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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Blacksburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Blacksburg rent stands today
Blacksburg, VA rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters are paying $116 more per month on average than last year, despite a 1.4% month-over-month decline from April to May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Blacksburg sits 12.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 166 total rentals offering a smaller but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Blacksburg rent for $825/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,125/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,966 and $1,995/month respectively. Houses have a median rent of $2,180/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,300/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northend rents fell 48.6% year over year to $1,440/month, a large drop compared to the citywide 9.8% rise. This contrasts with Alleghany, where rents climbed 13.6% to $2,045/month, showing notable variation across Blacksburg neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Blacksburg
$1,700/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Blacksburg is $1,700 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Blacksburg
166
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Blacksburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Blacksburg, VA
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Blacksburg, VA
Rent prices in Blacksburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Blacksburg is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,180. 1-bedroom apartments in Blacksburg run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,315.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $825 | No Change |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,125 | 6% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,966 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $1,995 | 4% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alleghany | $2,045 | |
Downtown Eastside | $1,600 | |
Ellett Jennelle | $1,580 | |
Farmview Ramble | $1,877 | |
Glade Westover | $1,750 | |
Hethwood Prices Fork | $1,750 | |
Kabrich Crescent | $1,400 | |
Main Patrick Henry | $2,000 | |
Mcbryde | $1,270 | |
Shenandoah | $1,592 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,180 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $787 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,966
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
Kabrich Crescent
Average rent
$1,400
Mcbryde
Average rent
$1,270
Main Patrick Henry
Average rent
$2,000
Hethwood Prices Fork
Average rent
$1,750
Ellett Jennelle
Average rent
$1,580
Shenandoah
Average rent
$1,592
Downtown Eastside
Average rent
$1,600
Alleghany
Average rent
$2,045
Glade Westover
Average rent
$1,750
Farmview Ramble
Average rent
$1,877
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,180
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$787
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.
How does rent in Blacksburg, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Blacksburg and Beckley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Blacksburg
13%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Blacksburg, VA is 70% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
52%$1,335
13%$1,700
5%$975
10%$1,350
2%$1,000
10%$922
20%$1,195
13%$1,500
49%$1,100
2%$1,300
14%$1,680
38%Cost of living in Blacksburg, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
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 |
Discover rentals in Blacksburg, VA
9h ago
1711 Whipple Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$485–$565
Apartment for rent
13h ago
600 Appalachian Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$499–$1,635
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Shenandoah townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
223 Janie Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1 bed
3 baths
$525
House for rent
Available Aug 1
7h ago
500 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$545–$1,635
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Tom's Creek house for rent in Blacksburg
1901 Forest Ln #NA, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5 beds
3.5 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
Glade - Westover house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,140
House for rent
5d+ ago
McBryde house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grissom - Highland house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
4.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
870 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,485–$1,855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Alleghany townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
McBryde condo for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
31m ago
Glade - Westover house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
870 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,485–$1,855
Apartment for rent
6h ago
302 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
12h ago
400 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$915–$1,070
Apartment for rent
12h ago
209 203, 205, 209 Tee St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
3–4 beds
1–2 baths
$562–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
870 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,485–$1,855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Blacksburg apartment for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
31m ago
Glade - Westover house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
1h ago
Grissom - Highland condo for rent in Blacksburg
518 Nellies Cave Rd #518, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for Blacksburg, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Blacksburg rental market.
How much is rent in Blacksburg?
The average rent in Blacksburg is $1,700 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Blacksburg?
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Blacksburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Blacksburg is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Blacksburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Blacksburg are Mcbryde ($1,270/mo), Kabrich Crescent ($1,400/mo), and Ellett Jennelle ($1,580/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Blacksburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Blacksburg, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. One-bedroom rents increased 1.7% from the previous year, whereas two-bedroom prices declined 1.0% year over year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).