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Apartments for Rent in Blacksburg VA

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Blacksburg, VA Apartments for Rent

Welcome to Blacksburg, located in Virginia's New River Valley. As the home of Virginia Tech, this mountain community sits at an elevation of 2,080 feet, combining academic spirit with small-town appeal. The rental market offers various housing options throughout the area. Currently, average rents range from $984 for studios to $1,447 for two-bedroom units, with a moderate year-over-year increase of 3.7%. Notable residential areas include the historic 16 Squares neighborhood downtown and the area near the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center.

Residents enjoy outdoor recreation on the Huckleberry Trail, which connects Blacksburg to neighboring Christiansburg. The downtown district comes alive during signature events like the Steppin' Out Festival in August and the International Street Fair in spring. The Moss Arts Center and the restored 1930s Lyric Theatre anchor the local arts scene. Founded in 1798, Blacksburg's history is preserved at sites like the Smithfield Plantation, a historic landmark on the Virginia Tech campus. The town's technology heritage includes the Blacksburg Electronic Village initiative, which helped establish early community-wide internet access in 1993.

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Blacksburg, VA Rental Insights

The average rent in Blacksburg, VA is $1,276 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Blacksburg, VA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.

Find affordable apartments for rent in Blacksburg, VA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as McBryde, Tom's Creek, and Downtown Blacksburg. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.

The cost of living in Blacksburg, VA is 5.6% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.

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