Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Eastside

$1,625/mo

increased by30%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Eastside is $1,625 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Eastside

27

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Eastside rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 30% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,275. 2-bedroom apartments in Downtown Eastside run $1,360 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,277

5%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,440

3%

33%

3 bedroom

$1,800

12%

19%

4 bedroom

$1,977

No Change

37%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,277

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,440

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,977

Last year

37%

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$1,625
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg, VA is 2% lower 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 ago

8.8

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

722 Roanoke St E, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,310

Apartment for rent

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

717 Lee St, Blacksburg, VA 24060

2 beds

1 bath

$1,375–$1,425

Apartment for rent

207 Wharton St Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Eastside apartment for rent in Blacksburg

207 Wharton St Se, Blacksburg, VA 24060

3 beds

1 bath

$1,495

Apartment 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 $1,625 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Eastside?

Average rent prices in Downtown Eastside have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.

How does Downtown Eastside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Eastside is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less 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 $65,000/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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