Noonkester Real Estate's reputation proceeded them, and we rented from them anyway. The result was expected. Basic maintenance the lessor was responsible for was ignored (changing the furnace filter), and my daughter and her roommates were left cleaning out previous renter's items that had been there for a half-dozen years or so when they left. Although the house was left broom-swept clean as contractually required, the girls were charged for a deep-cleaning they didn't know they had to do. Carpets that were cleaned were cleaned again, and the girls charged. BTW, this was a lease that ran continually. Noonkester kept a master lease going year after year, just changing the names of the tenants. At the end, my daughter and her roommates wound up being responsible for wear and tear that had accumulated over multiple tenants over multiple years. If you rent from them like my daughter did, you probably need to accept that you'll lose much of your deposit.
Chris Escobar
Jun 2025
I had a good experience renting from Scott. I never had any major issues with the property, but whenever I did they were quick to come and help me out. Scott and his staff were always nice and respectful to me.
S L Clark
Mar 2023
Dealing with Noonkester Real Estate was horrible. Overall, the property wasn't well maintained and there were a ton of ants. It was like pulling teeth to get NRE to respond and hire a legitimate exterminator. The refrigerator didn't seal properly and food would spoil. Again, it was like pulling teeth to get it replaced. There was at least one instance when access was made into the rental without asking permission and no repair was needed. It's critical to document everything with photos and know your rights. Camping is better than renting from NRE.
Briauna Marcum
Nov 2022
I actually had a great experience renting from Noonkester! We were shown the apartment, told all of the details of how to apply and were so happy when we were accepted! The day we moved in everything was working and in good condition (these are old apartments you have to remember that). I loved how each apartment was unique.Any maintenance problems were solved within a day or 2, and McKinley even came and unlocked my door on his off day because I was locked out. Communication was great with my calls and texts always being answered. We've since gotten our security deposit back with a few deductions that were bound to happen.A great experience and I'd recommend! The only downside is having to pay with checks but it doesn't take much to get a checkbook
Joseph Strait
Jul 2022
Worst landlord in Blacksburg. DO NOT RENT FROM THESE SCUMMY PEOPLE. They will not fix anything including major plumbing or AC issues. If you email them they will not respond. After we moved out they have now requested multiple services to be done when it’s their job to service their own apartments. Unbelievably bad and predatory rental practices that should not be allowed to have properties in this area.
Basic Email
Jun 2022
Scott noonkester is extremely rude
Slick C
May 2022
Dealing with Noonkester Real Estate was horrible. Overall, the property wasn't well maintained and there were a ton of ants. It was like pulling teeth to get NRE to respond and hire a legitimate exterminator. The refrigerator didn't seal properly and food would spoil. Again, it was like pulling teeth to get it replaced. There was at least one instance when access was made into the rental without asking permission and no repair was needed. It's critical to document everything with photos and know your rights. Camping is better than renting from NRE.
Vincent Vitiello
May 2021
Scoot Noonkester is a terrible human being and slumlord. He barely answers the phone and nevers returns a phone call if you speak to the secretary. He also told us that we can't find someone else to take over our sublease which is illegal. I don't even think he knows that these reviews exist. Apartments are also gross. Do not rent from this guy.
Wats Davies
Mar 2020
Garbage individual, and garbage company.
Ray
Mar 2020
Was shown an apartment, the gentleman showing the property was rude, apartment was said to be ready but was gross and unclean. Looked at another that was acceptable, filled out an application. Was told to take it across town to file it at their office instead of just taking it on the spot. Back at the office I was informed that they work on a first come first serve arrangement and we had one person in front of us. The application fee was $40 and was told it was non refundable. That in my opinion is theft. If the people before us got the place there would be no need to run my info and do background checks. I basically just gave them $40 for absolutely nothing. My family was looking all around and wanted to take a chance. Since then we have received nothing. Not one call, text, email...NOTHING! Absolutely horrible business practice, employees, and apartments. I'm a very reasonable person and would never claim myself a perfect human. However I can say I will never do business this this outfit again. The honest thing to be done here is to return the money to those that are not getting the apartment. If its first come first serve...we never had a chance and they never even looked at our applications. I imagine they are doing this to so any people. Seems like a crime to me.
Matthew Kirn
Noonkester Real Estate's reputation proceeded them, and we rented from them anyway. The result was expected. Basic maintenance the lessor was responsible for was ignored (changing the furnace filter), and my daughter and her roommates were left cleaning out previous renter's items that had been there for a half-dozen years or so when they left. Although the house was left broom-swept clean as contractually required, the girls were charged for a deep-cleaning they didn't know they had to do. Carpets that were cleaned were cleaned again, and the girls charged. BTW, this was a lease that ran continually. Noonkester kept a master lease going year after year, just changing the names of the tenants. At the end, my daughter and her roommates wound up being responsible for wear and tear that had accumulated over multiple tenants over multiple years. If you rent from them like my daughter did, you probably need to accept that you'll lose much of your deposit.
Chris Escobar
I had a good experience renting from Scott. I never had any major issues with the property, but whenever I did they were quick to come and help me out. Scott and his staff were always nice and respectful to me.
S L Clark
Dealing with Noonkester Real Estate was horrible. Overall, the property wasn't well maintained and there were a ton of ants. It was like pulling teeth to get NRE to respond and hire a legitimate exterminator. The refrigerator didn't seal properly and food would spoil. Again, it was like pulling teeth to get it replaced. There was at least one instance when access was made into the rental without asking permission and no repair was needed. It's critical to document everything with photos and know your rights. Camping is better than renting from NRE.
Briauna Marcum
I actually had a great experience renting from Noonkester! We were shown the apartment, told all of the details of how to apply and were so happy when we were accepted! The day we moved in everything was working and in good condition (these are old apartments you have to remember that). I loved how each apartment was unique.Any maintenance problems were solved within a day or 2, and McKinley even came and unlocked my door on his off day because I was locked out. Communication was great with my calls and texts always being answered. We've since gotten our security deposit back with a few deductions that were bound to happen.A great experience and I'd recommend! The only downside is having to pay with checks but it doesn't take much to get a checkbook
Joseph Strait
Worst landlord in Blacksburg. DO NOT RENT FROM THESE SCUMMY PEOPLE. They will not fix anything including major plumbing or AC issues. If you email them they will not respond. After we moved out they have now requested multiple services to be done when it’s their job to service their own apartments. Unbelievably bad and predatory rental practices that should not be allowed to have properties in this area.
Basic Email
Scott noonkester is extremely rude
Slick C
Dealing with Noonkester Real Estate was horrible. Overall, the property wasn't well maintained and there were a ton of ants. It was like pulling teeth to get NRE to respond and hire a legitimate exterminator. The refrigerator didn't seal properly and food would spoil. Again, it was like pulling teeth to get it replaced. There was at least one instance when access was made into the rental without asking permission and no repair was needed. It's critical to document everything with photos and know your rights. Camping is better than renting from NRE.
Vincent Vitiello
Scoot Noonkester is a terrible human being and slumlord. He barely answers the phone and nevers returns a phone call if you speak to the secretary. He also told us that we can't find someone else to take over our sublease which is illegal. I don't even think he knows that these reviews exist. Apartments are also gross. Do not rent from this guy.
Wats Davies
Garbage individual, and garbage company.
Ray
Was shown an apartment, the gentleman showing the property was rude, apartment was said to be ready but was gross and unclean. Looked at another that was acceptable, filled out an application. Was told to take it across town to file it at their office instead of just taking it on the spot. Back at the office I was informed that they work on a first come first serve arrangement and we had one person in front of us. The application fee was $40 and was told it was non refundable. That in my opinion is theft. If the people before us got the place there would be no need to run my info and do background checks. I basically just gave them $40 for absolutely nothing. My family was looking all around and wanted to take a chance. Since then we have received nothing. Not one call, text, email...NOTHING! Absolutely horrible business practice, employees, and apartments. I'm a very reasonable person and would never claim myself a perfect human. However I can say I will never do business this this outfit again. The honest thing to be done here is to return the money to those that are not getting the apartment. If its first come first serve...we never had a chance and they never even looked at our applications. I imagine they are doing this to so any people. Seems like a crime to me.