Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Christiansburg, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Christiansburg, VA rent slipped 8.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,505/month. Renters today are paying $18 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,950/month in June 2025.
Compared to national trends
Christiansburg sits 21.2% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 237 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Christiansburg run around $1,035/month and $1,040/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,250/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,575/month. Larger 4+ bedroom units reach $2,275/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1 Bed bedroom segment in Christiansburg rose 12.4% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. This segment's increase shows a distinct trend within the broader rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Christiansburg
$1,505/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Christiansburg is $1,505 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Christiansburg
237
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Christiansburg rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Christiansburg, VA
Average rent prices in Christiansburg have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,535. 1-bedroom apartments in Christiansburg run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,035.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,035 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,040 |  29% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 14% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,575 | 10% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,275 | 11% | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Christiansburg, VA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,095 | 11% | No Change | |
Condos | $995 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,535 | 19% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,040
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Christiansburg, VA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
11%
Condos
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,535
Last 30 days
19%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
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
21%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Christiansburg, VA is 34% higher than the median rent in Beckley, WV.
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Discover rentals in Christiansburg, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
2 beds
1 bath
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
2 beds
1 bath
$985
House for rent
2d ago
120 Summit Ridge Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Christiansburg
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
835 Radford St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Studio
1 bath
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Christiansburg
115 Akers Farm Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Studio
0 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
110 Amethyst Dr #NA, Christiansburg, VA 24073
3 beds
4 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
210 Roanoke St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
625 Reading Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Christiansburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,625
House for rent
2d ago
160 Chrisman St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
160 Chrisman St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Hammes St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$815–$1,600
House for rent
2d ago
104 Hill St Ne, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
4d ago
470 460/450 College St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,035–$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Christiansburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,625
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Christiansburg
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,750
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
160 Chrisman St, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095–$1,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Oaktree Blvd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,550
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 $1,505 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Christiansburg?
Average rent prices in Christiansburg have decreased by 19% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $405 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).