What is the average apartment size in Blacksburg?

The average size for a Blacksburg, VA apartment is 1,031 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Blacksburg?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Blacksburg is $2,327 per month, a 4.64% increase from last years average of $2,224.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Blacksburg?

In Blacksburg, studios rent for $1,455 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,271 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,701 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,388 per month

What is the average apartment size in Blacksburg?

The typical apartment in Blacksburg offers about 1,031 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Blacksburg?

Studio apartments in Blacksburg average 404 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 670 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 920 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,160 sq. ft.

Blacksburg, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Blacksburg?

The typical rent budget in Blacksburg ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 30% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Blacksburg?

In Blacksburg, 66% of households rent while 34% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Blacksburg is $2,327, a 4.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,224.

Studio Apartments at $1,455 offer the most budget-friendly option with 404 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 670 square feet for $1,271, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,701 offer 920 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,160 sq ft) for $2,388, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Blacksburg, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,327	1,031 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,455	404 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,271	670 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,701	920 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,388	1,160 sq. ft.

Blacksburg, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Blacksburg, VA have increased by 4.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,224 to $2,327.

What's the typical rent budget in Blacksburg, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Blacksburg, VA (30%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Blacksburg, VA?

9,092 or 66% of the households in Blacksburg, VA are renter-occupied while 4,735 or 34% are owner-occupied.

How Blacksburg Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Blacksburg	$2,327
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Radford, VA	$1,367
Salem, VA	$1,316
Daleville, VA	$1,718
Christiansburg, VA	$1,764

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Blacksburg apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.