Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Eastside

$2,025/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Eastside is $2,025 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% above the national average rent, or $125 more per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Eastside

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Eastside rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Average rent prices in Downtown Eastside have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Rent prices in Downtown Eastside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Eastside is $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,440. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Eastside run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,225.

Listings

Studio

$700

14%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,245

11%

-

2 bedroom

$1,575

4%

20%

3 bedroom

$2,000

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,325

5%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$700

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last 30 days

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

27%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Eastside, 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 Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Downtown Eastside and Bennett Hill Progress by all bedroom counts and property types.

Downtown Eastside

Median rent price$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA is 13% higher than the median rent in Bennett Hill Progress, Blacksburg, VA.

Discover rentals in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

720 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

18h ago

8.5

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

717 Lee St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,455

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

20h ago

8.5

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

722 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225–$1,325

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
113 Silverleaf Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Eastside townhouse for rent in Blacksburg

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Eastside rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Eastside?

The average rent in Downtown Eastside is $2,025 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Eastside?

Average rent prices in Downtown Eastside have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Downtown Eastside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Eastside is 7% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $125 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Eastside?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Eastside, you'd need to earn approximately $81,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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