Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Blacksburg, VA from $600 (17 Rentals)

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3300 Farmview Dr

BlacksburgVA24060
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Sundance Ridge
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sundance Ridge

501-509 Sunridge DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Jefferson Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

614 Washington St SEBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1720 Patrick Henry Dr
Studio Apartments

1720 Patrick Henry Dr

1720 Patrick Henry DrBlacksburg, VA 24060
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1310 N Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1310 N Main St

1310 N Main StBlacksburg, VA 24060
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Park Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

900 Progress St NWBlacksburg, VA 24060

University, Blacksburg, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hub Blacksburg2x2 E2BR,2BA$915
The Retreat at BlacksburgMilledge 4x4.54BR,4BA$1,050
Haven BlacksburgD14BR,4BA$1,190
Apartment Heights2 Bedrooms Townhome2BR,1BA$1,200
Smiths Landing ApartmentsThe River1BR,1BA$1,380

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, VA

As of April 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $0.59 price per square foot Pearis Mountain - Unfurnished Bedroom Avail. Model at Park37 in the in the Downtown Blacksburg neighborhood starting from $875. The second greatest value University apartment is the Birchmore 2x2.5 Model at The Retreat at Blacksburg starting at $1,255 with a $0.99 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park37Pearis Mountain - Unfurnished Bedroom Avail.4BR,4BA$0.59
The Retreat at BlacksburgBirchmore 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$0.99
Apartment Heights3 Bedrooms Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.60
The Odyssey2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.59
Hub Blacksburg2x2 E2BR,2BA$0.92
The Landing at Stonegate2x2 Furnished - Apartment2BR,2BA$1.02
Stonegate and Carlton Scott ApartmentsS2-R2BR,1BA$0.73
The EdgeB12BR,2BA$1.26
Haven BlacksburgB12BR,2BA$1.43
Maple Ridge Townhomes2 Bedroom Luxury2BR,1.5BA$1.21

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University, Blacksburg, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Blacksburg. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,625.

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 51 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 $1,003 which is $622 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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