Highlands at Huckleberry Ridge
535 Blackrock Dr,
Blacksburg, VA 24060
$1,787 - $1,990 Plus Fees
1-3 Beds
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Blacksburg, VA
Area Guide
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Virginia Tech
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Friendly
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Service-Oriented
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Public
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Land-Grant
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Scenic
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, more commonly known as Virginia Tech, is Virginia’s leading research institution and most comprehensive university. Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech is a research powerhouse committed to learning, discovering, and engagement with more than 250 degree programs to choose from. Academic and athletic excellence are the norm at VT, with a highly ranked College of Engineering and various Hokies sports teams competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Blacksburg is a mountainous college town filled with plenty of rentals near Virginia Tech. You might want to focus your housing search near the southwestern side of campus if you’ll be frequenting the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise. Housing on the northeastern side of campus will be especially convenient for those associated with the Department of Political Science or the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Blacksburg, VA is $900 for a studio, $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,490 for two bedrooms, and $1,846 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blacksburg has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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391 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$900/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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698 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,292/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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946 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,490/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,097 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,846/month
Average Rent
Transportation
51
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
34
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
64
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
329 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
440 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
343 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
946 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,321 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hahn Horticulture Garden
- Virginia Tech Geosciences Museum
- Radford University Planetarium
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
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