Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Average rent in
Blacksburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Blacksburg, VA rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,610/month. Renters today are paying about the same as last year, with a slight month-to-month increase that keeps the market stable after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Blacksburg sits 17.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 139 total rentals and a range of options for renters seeking value in a college town environment.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Blacksburg run around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms are about $1,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,945/month. Houses command a median of $2,138/month while apartments sit at $1,295/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
Main Patrick Henry rents fell 50.3% year over year to $1,093/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 3.2% rise. Meanwhile, Hethwood Prices Fork saw a 30.9% increase to $2,250/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Blacksburg.
Median rent
Median rent in Blacksburg
$1,610/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Blacksburg is $1,610 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $340 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Blacksburg
139
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Blacksburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Blacksburg, VA
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,137. 1-bedroom apartments in Blacksburg run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 1% | 72% | |
1 bedroom | $1,095 |  2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,385 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,945 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alleghany | $1,600 | |
Downtown Blacksburg | $1,950 | |
Ellett Jennelle | $1,592 | |
Grissom Highland | $1,950 | |
Hethwood Prices Fork | $2,250 | |
Kabrich Crescent | $1,430 | |
Main Patrick Henry | $1,092 | |
Mcbryde | $1,360 | |
Mountain View | $1,790 | |
Shenandoah | $1,895 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,737 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,137 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
72%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,385
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Mcbryde
Average rent
$1,360
Kabrich Crescent
Average rent
$1,430
Main Patrick Henry
Average rent
$1,092
Hethwood Prices Fork
Average rent
$2,250
Shenandoah
Average rent
$1,895
Ellett Jennelle
Average rent
$1,592
Grissom Highland
Average rent
$1,950
Alleghany
Average rent
$1,600
Downtown Blacksburg
Average rent
$1,950
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,790
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,137
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
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
17%lower than the national median
49%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Blacksburg, VA is 61% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,000
44%$1,339
6%$1,680
1%$1,000
7%$1,095
$950
10%$947
17%$1,130
18%$1,660
37%$1,195
5%$1,300
3%$1,775
5%Cost of living in Blacksburg, VA
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | No difference |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Blacksburg, VA
5d+ ago
Shenandoah townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
223 Janie Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1 bed
3 baths
$525
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
1711 Whipple Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$545–$595
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$555–$1,655
Apartment for rent
3d ago
600 Appalachian Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$555–$1,665
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Blacksburg townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tom's Creek house for rent in Blacksburg
1901 Forest Ln #NA, Blacksburg, VA 24060
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,850
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
McBryde house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
House for rent
1d ago
1700 Liberty Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$2,200–$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hethwood - Prices Fork townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
McBryde condo for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
870 Plantation Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
209 203, 205, 209 Tee St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$562–$1,725
Apartment for rent
12h ago
1435 Toms Creek Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–4 beds
2–4 baths
$945–$1,255
Apartment for rent
14h ago
520 520, 522, 524, Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Shenandoah townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grissom - Highland townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Blacksburg apartment for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,610 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Blacksburg?
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Blacksburg rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Blacksburg is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $340 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Blacksburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Blacksburg are Main Patrick Henry ($1,092/mo), Mcbryde ($1,360/mo), and Kabrich Crescent ($1,430/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Blacksburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Blacksburg, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).