Last updated on August 11, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Eastside

$2,000/mo

increased by58%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Eastside is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $75 more per month.

$2.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Eastside

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Eastside rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Average rent prices in Downtown Eastside have increased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 58% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,285. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Eastside run $1,045 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,225

14%

-

1 bedroom

$1,040

5%

-

2 bedroom

$1,550

13%

24%

3 bedroom

$2,000

31%

25%

4 bedroom

$2,275

13%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

31%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

28%

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$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,857
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA is 8% 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
3D tour

7h ago

Downtown Eastside apartment for rent in Blacksburg

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

720 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,125

Apartment for rent

620 Roanoke St E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Eastside house for rent in Blacksburg

House for rent

402 Berryfield Ln Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Downtown Eastside condo for rent in Blacksburg

Condo for rent

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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 $2,000 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Eastside?

Average rent prices in Downtown Eastside have increased by 34% over the last month and have increased by 58% since last year.

How does Downtown Eastside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Eastside is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 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 $80,000/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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