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Rents in Blacksburg are $153 above the Montgomery County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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3601 Holiday Ln Suite A, Blacksburg, VA 24060
HomeServices Property Management has a Blacksburg office providing property management and leasing for rental owners and residents in Blacksburg and the New River Valley.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a responsive, knowledgeable property manager who answers questions and keeps leasing simple.
1501 Lark Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
River Mountain Properties is a Blacksburg company managing rental homes and student rentals across the New River Valley, with marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, accounting and inspections.
In their words: “If we are leasing your property, we do all the work up front and you don’t pay us until you get a qualified tenant.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention kind staff, quick response times and an easy leasing process, with a few recent service complaints.
200 Country Club Dr SW # A1, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Real Property Management Insight is a Blacksburg office of the Real Property Management franchise, managing single-family homes in Blacksburg, Radford, Christiansburg and Montgomery County with screening, leasing, maintenance, evictions and owner portals.
In their words: “We will provide a written report with still photographs by posting the report to the owner’s portal, and we will notify you of any required repairs or confirmed lease violations.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention knowledgeable, responsive staff and careful tenant screening, with a couple of strongly negative accounts.
1222 Patrick Henry Dr Suite C102, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Roost Real Estate Group is a Blacksburg company managing student rentals, apartments and single-family homes, with leasing, rent collection, inspections, repairs and maintenance for owners near the Virginia Tech campus and in local neighborhoods.
In their words: “From campus-adjacent rentals to neighborhood properties, our local insight helps owners and tenants make smart decisions.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, kind management, quick work orders and well kept student housing communities.
1701 S Main St Suite:04, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Powerhouse Property Management is a Blacksburg company serving the New River Valley with property management that includes short-term rentals and stays near Virginia Tech.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention clean, well kept rentals and careful management of short-term rental homes, with one deposit complaint.
Townside Property Management has served the New River Valley since 1976, managing residential rentals, student housing and commercial property in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Radford, with leasing, maintenance, association accounting, inspections and rent collection.
In their words: “Today our team is privileged to work with owners and residents of 1,000+ rental properties.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention kind, helpful maintenance staff who fix leaks, sinks and other problems quickly.
321 Edge Way, Blacksburg, VA 24060
CMG Downtown Blacksburg leases apartments, townhomes, homes, condos, lofts and commercial offices in Blacksburg, Christiansburg and Radford, including student housing, with online rent payment and service requests.
109 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Pointe West Management has provided property management in the New River Valley for more than 20 years, leasing and managing apartments in the Blacksburg area.
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Rents in Blacksburg are $153 above the Montgomery County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months: +$79 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Blacksburg's typical asking rent is $153 (8.7%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Blacksburg is number 1 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
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Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in October, November and December, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 4 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $1,910 | +4.3% | 8 |
| Forest | $1,574 | +1.7% | 4 |
| Midlothian | $2,028 | +3.6% | 4 |
| Richmond | $1,628 | +2.6% | 31 |
| Lakeside | $2,333 | 3 | |
| Glen Allen | $2,022 | +1.8% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Zillow's typical asking rent in Blacksburg is $1,910 (September 2026); +4.3% over the past year. About 64.2% of homes in Blacksburg are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 8 property management companies in Blacksburg, VA.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Blacksburg was $1,910 a month in September 2026, +4.3% on a year earlier.
Over the 4 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in October, November and December. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
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