Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Christiansburg, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Christiansburg

$1,845/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Christiansburg is $1,845 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Christiansburg

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Christiansburg 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+

Rent trends in Christiansburg, VA

Average rent prices in Christiansburg have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Christiansburg, VA

Rent prices in Christiansburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Christiansburg is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Christiansburg run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,400

1%

-

1 bedroom

$1,040

18%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,200

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,845

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,600

7%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,040

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Christiansburg, 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 Christiansburg, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Christiansburg and Beckley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Christiansburg

Median rent price$1,845
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Christiansburg, VA is 85% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.

Discover rentals in Christiansburg, VA

575 3rd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Christiansburg

Room for Rent in Christiansburg

575 3rd St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2 beds

1 bath

$675

House for rent

Available Aug 1

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

120 Summit Ridge Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Phlegar Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Phlegar Apartments

9 Phlegar St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

Apartment for rent

705 Depot Street Northeast - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

705 Depot Street Northeast

705 Depot St Ne, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Christiansburg, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Christiansburg rental market.

How much is rent in Christiansburg?

The average rent in Christiansburg is $1,845 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Christiansburg?

Average rent prices in Christiansburg have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Christiansburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Christiansburg is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Christiansburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Christiansburg, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Christiansburg?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Christiansburg average around $960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,230/month.

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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