Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Christiansburg, VA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Rent in Christiansburg, VA is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,505/month. The market has seen modest fluctuations but rents remain broadly unchanged compared to last year.

  • Christiansburg is 20.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 155 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Christiansburg, VA rent for $2,388/month, 1-bedrooms are around $895/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,400/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $1,595 and $2,188 respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Christiansburg

$1,505/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Christiansburg is $1,505 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Christiansburg

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Christiansburg 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 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 $1,535. 1-bedroom apartments in Christiansburg run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.

Listings

Studio

$2,387

2%

-

1 bedroom

$895

13%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,595

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,187

5%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,387

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,187

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

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$1,505
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,145
decreased by40%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Christiansburg, VA is 31% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.

Discover rentals in Christiansburg, VA

971PH - Hammes Street Properties - M - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

971PH - Hammes Street Properties - M

Hammes St, Christiansburg, VA 24073

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$815–$1,600

487 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Christiansburg

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Apartment

120 Summit Ridge Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2 beds

1 bath

$995–$1,095

653 Village Lane - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

653 Village Lane

653 Village Ln, Christiansburg, VA 24073

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,015–$1,300

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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 $1,505 per month as of October 17, 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 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Christiansburg, with rents running about 22% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in June.

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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