Downtown Eastside Homes for Rent

Downtown Eastside in Blacksburg is a residential neighborhood within walking distance of Downtown Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus. Predominantly inhabited by undergraduate students and renters, the area offers numerous apartment complexes such as Roanoke Street Apartments, Berryfield Condos, Harding Avenue Townhomes, and Cedar Hill Condos. Single-family homes, mostly ranch-style and bungalows, are also common and often rented by students. Residents benefit from well-maintained sidewalks, designated biking lanes, and free bus services provided by Blacksburg Transit, facilitating easy commutes to campus and downtown. Local activities include live music on Friday nights at Henderson Lawn and a farmer’s market at Market Square Park on Saturday mornings. Virginia Tech offers free sporting events and subsidized tickets for shows at the Moss Arts Center. Main Street, just a few blocks away, features dining options like Cabo Fish Taco, Mellow Mushroom, and The Blacksburg Tavern, along with boutique shops and local businesses. For groceries, residents can drive approximately 2 miles to Kroger in the Gables Shopping Center or visit the nearby Blacksburg Square shopping mall. Families in Downtown Eastside are served by highly rated Montgomery County Public Schools, including Harding Avenue Elementary School, Blacksburg Middle School, and Blacksburg High School. The neighborhood also features Westview Cemetery and Wong Park, which includes a playground, picnic shelter, community garden, and walking path. The Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course is less than 1 mile south, offering a recently renovated 9-hole course. Commuters can access Christiansburg and Interstate 81 by driving approximately 8 miles south along Business Route 460.