Blacksburg-Christiansburg vs El Centro
Fair Market Rent Comparison — HUD 2025 Data
Quick Answer
El Centro is 4% cheaper for renters. A 2-bedroom rents for $834/mo vs $870/mo in Blacksburg-Christiansburg — saving $432/year.
Rent by Unit Size
| Unit Size | Blacksburg-Christiansburg | El Centro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $575 | $556 | $19 |
| 1 Bedroom | $717 | $706 | $11 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $870 | $834 | $36 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,046 | $1,056 | $10 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,260 | $1,186 | $74 |
| Median Income | $54,976 | $50,743 | $4,233 |
Blacksburg-Christiansburg
- Studio
- $575/mo
- 1 BR
- $717/mo
- 2 BR
- $870/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,046/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,260/mo
- Median Income
- $54,976/yr
El Centro
- Studio
- $556/mo
- 1 BR
- $706/mo
- 2 BR
- $834/mo
- 3 BR
- $1,056/mo
- 4 BR
- $1,186/mo
- Median Income
- $50,743/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blacksburg-Christiansburg or El Centro cheaper to rent in?
El Centro is cheaper — a 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $834/mo vs $870/mo in Blacksburg-Christiansburg. That's $36/mo or $432/year more expensive in Blacksburg-Christiansburg (4% higher).
What is the 2-bedroom rent in Blacksburg-Christiansburg vs El Centro?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Blacksburg-Christiansburg is $870/month. In El Centro, a 2-bedroom FMR is $834/month.
How do incomes compare between Blacksburg-Christiansburg and El Centro?
The median household income in Blacksburg-Christiansburg is $54,976/year. In El Centro it is $50,743/year. Blacksburg-Christiansburg has the higher median income.
What is the studio rent in Blacksburg-Christiansburg vs El Centro?
A studio apartment Fair Market Rent in Blacksburg-Christiansburg is $575/mo. In El Centro it is $556/mo.