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Blacksburg, VA

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An energetic town secluded by the natural beauty of Virginia

College Town Hiking Charming Restaurants Outdoors Scenic

Blacksburg is nestled between the Cherokee National Forest and Jefferson National Forest, creating a scenic surround for this lively college town. Blacksburg mixes small-town feel with a spirited college environment, and has become a beautiful escape from the bustle of the big city while still providing plenty for residents to do.

Virginia Tech is Blacksburg’s biggest attraction. The historic university brings in more than 30,000 students and a slew of dining and entertainment options along with it. Taphouses and cafes line University City Blvd. and North Main St., and there’s a plethora of small businesses and shops that supply students and families alike. Blacksburg’s charming atmosphere is amplified by the quaint homes and apartments that fill the modest, tree-lined streets.

Virginia’s scenic beauty creates a host of outdoor destinations all around Blacksburg. Countless hiking trails lie just outside your rental, all easily accessed thanks to US-460.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Blacksburg, VA is $981 for a studio, $1,238 for one bedroom, $1,448 for two bedrooms, and $1,806 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blacksburg has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,238/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,275/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,578/month
877 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,205/month
1,537 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Blacksburg, VA is 5.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Blacksburg is 10.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $981 - $1,806. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 9.1% less for transportation.

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Transportation

52

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

Harding Avenue Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

296 Students

9
out of 10

Kipps Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

369 Students

7
out of 10

Margaret Beeks Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

343 Students

6
out of 10

Prices Fork Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

440 Students

5
out of 10

Gilbert Linkous Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

329 Students

5
out of 10

Blacksburg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

946 Students

7
out of 10

Blacksburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,321 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Virginia Tech Geosciences Museum
  • Hahn Horticulture Garden
  • Radford University Planetarium

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.