Highlands at Huckleberry Ridge
535 Blackrock Dr,
Blacksburg, VA 24060
1-3 Beds | $1,625 - $1,835
$1,239/month
Average Rent
725 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Blacksburg, VA is $1,239 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/month, making renting in Blacksburg more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Blacksburg, you can expect to pay about $983 per month for a studio, $1,239 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,448 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,806 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $56 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Grissom-Highland, Downtown Eastside and Apperson-Dickerson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Blacksburg.
Based on current rent prices, Hethwood-Prices Fork, Kabrich Crescent and University/Airport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Blacksburg.
The neighborhoods in Blacksburg with the most apartments available are Downtown Blacksburg, Blacksburg & Wytheville and McBryde .
Because the average rent in Blacksburg is $1,239, you’ll want to make about $4,130 per month or $49,560 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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 $983 - $1,806. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 8.3% less for utilities, and 9.1% less for transportation.
Use the tool below to compare Blacksburg, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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† 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.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.