
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (18 Rentals)
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Chasewood Apartments

105 Collegiate Ct

The Mill at Blacksburg

Lantern Ridge Apartments

Shawnee Apartments

1125 S Main St, Unit B

Apartment Heights

Ridgewood Village

Windsor Hills Apartments
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University, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Studio Apartments | $1,484 | $790 | $2,059 |
University 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,382 | $1,000 | $1,962 |
University 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,296 | $765 | $2,500 |
University 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $700 | $2,789 |
University 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $785 | $3,800 |
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Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Blacksburg, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Hub Blacksburg priced from $915. The Retreat at Blacksburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Blacksburg, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hub Blacksburg | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $915 |
The Retreat at Blacksburg | Milledge 4x4.5 | 4BR,4BA | $1,050 |
Ridgewood Village | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Apartment Heights | 2 Bedrooms Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Union Blacksburg | S1 Furnished | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, VA
As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.99 price per square foot Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at The Retreat at Blacksburg in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $1,255. The second greatest value University apartment is the The Peak Model at Smiths Landing Apartments starting at $2,325 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Retreat at Blacksburg | Birchmore 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.99 |
Smiths Landing Apartments | The Peak | 3BR,3BA | $1.87 |
The Odyssey | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Terpence Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Apartment Heights | 2 Bedrooms Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Hub Blacksburg | 2x2 E | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
The Landing at Stonegate | 2x2 Furnished - Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Stonegate and Carlton Scott Apartments | S2-R | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
Terrace View | 1x1.5TH T1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Ridgewood Village | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?
The cheapest apartment in University is Smiths Landing Apartments which is listed at $1,380, while the average apartment in University costs $1,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 63 regular apartments in University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University?
Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $973 which is $577 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.
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