Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Blacksburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Blacksburg rent stands today
Blacksburg, VA rent rose 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $107 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a dip in 2025.
Compared to national trends
Blacksburg is 6.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 523 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Blacksburg run at $3,850/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,195/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,450/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,112/month. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of rents across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Blacksburg
$1,795/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Blacksburg is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Blacksburg
523
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Blacksburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Blacksburg, VA
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have increased by 3% 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 $1,337, whereas a house costs $1,870. 1-bedroom apartments in Blacksburg run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,850 | 23% | 279% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 |  9% | 20% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,112 | 10% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Eastside | $2,000 | |
Ellett Jennelle | $1,505 | |
Farmview Ramble | $1,800 | |
Glade Westover | $1,845 | |
Grissom Highland | $1,750 | |
Hethwood Prices Fork | $2,075 | |
Kabrich Crescent | $1,700 | |
Main Patrick Henry | $2,412 | |
Mcbryde | $1,455 | |
Shenandoah | $1,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,337 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,845 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,870 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
279%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,112
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
Kabrich Crescent
Average rent
$1,700
Ellett Jennelle
Average rent
$1,505
Shenandoah
Average rent
$1,750
Grissom Highland
Average rent
$1,750
Hethwood Prices Fork
Average rent
$2,075
Downtown Eastside
Average rent
$2,000
Mcbryde
Average rent
$1,455
Farmview Ramble
Average rent
$1,800
Glade Westover
Average rent
$1,845
Main Patrick Henry
Average rent
$2,412
Apartments
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,870
Last 30 days
13%
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
7%lower than the national median
45%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
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40%$1,400
3%$1,505
2%$1,080
12%$1,280
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7%$950
2%$1,095
22%$1,350
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4%$1,275
8%$1,405
5%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 | No difference |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 10% lower |
Discover rentals in Blacksburg, VA
21h ago
1213 University Ter, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$495
Apartment for rent
4d ago
133 Clover Valley Cir, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$500
House for rent
3d ago
Shenandoah townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
223 Janie Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1 bed
3 baths
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 1
22h ago
500 Broce Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2–3 beds
1 bath
$555–$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Blacksburg townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Mountain View condo for rent in Blacksburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Houston - Harrell house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,155
House for rent
5d+ ago
Northside Park house for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,125
House for rent
4d ago
703 Clay St Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
McBryde condo for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
21h ago
316 Reynolds St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1700 Liberty Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1711 Whipple Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1435 Toms Creek Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
4 baths
$995–$1,045
Apartment for rent
21h ago
316 Reynolds St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
115 Hearthstone Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24060
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
730 Hightop Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
4 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Main - Patrick Henry townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,680
$1,580
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Shenandoah townhouse for rent in Blacksburg
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,780
$1,580
Price drop
House for rent
21h ago
316 Reynolds St, Blacksburg, VA 24060
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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 $1,795 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Blacksburg?
Average rent prices in Blacksburg have increased by 3% 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 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Blacksburg?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Blacksburg are Mcbryde ($1,455/mo), Ellett Jennelle ($1,505/mo), and Kabrich Crescent ($1,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Blacksburg?
To comfortably afford rent in Blacksburg, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Blacksburg?
June offers the lowest rents in Blacksburg with approximately 10% savings compared to November's peak prices, while December sees the least competition among renters.
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).