Blacksburg
Blacksburg, SC
Area Guide
Blacksburg is surrounded by natural beauty just south of the North Carolina state line
Situated along Interstate 85 in upstate South Carolina, Blacksburg is a scenic setting for a small town with incredible access to the outdoors. Blacksburg sits only six miles southwest of the North Carolina-South Carolina border, and just 13 miles southwest of Kings Mountain State Park. Residents of Blacksburg enjoy a quiet town atmosphere and apartment rentals with bountiful space. The town may lack a bustling city center, but there are locally owned restaurants and convenient shops in and around the vintage buildings along Cherokee Street and Shelby Street.
Thanks to the nearby interstate, it’s easy to travel towards the Greenville-Spartanburg area, or to the sprawling city that is Charlotte, only a 45-minute drive away.
Rent Trends
As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Blacksburg, SC is $875 for one bedroom, and $900 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blacksburg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Transportation
Car-Dependent
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Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades 3-5
362 Students
Public
Grades PK-2
394 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
360 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
553 Students
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kings Mountain National Military Park
- Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Broad River Greenway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International