Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA from $400 (32 Rentals)

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832 Westside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

832 Westside

832 NW Westside BlvdRoanoke, VA 24017
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Liberty Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pines

2502 Liberty AveRoanoke, VA 24012
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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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Ashton Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Heights

3530 Dona Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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El Ray Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Ray Apartments

2627 Westover Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Heritage Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hall

379 Highland Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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Colonial Yorktown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Yorktown

2920 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Summertree
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summertree

3787 Southway Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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Greenbrier West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier West

4102-4112 Virginia Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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StoneBrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

3301 Circle Brook DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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2703 Broad St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2703 Broad St NW

2703 Broad St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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The River House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The River House

806 Wasena Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Tinker Creek Manor
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tinker Creek Manor

2050 Tinker Creek DrRoanoke, VA 24012
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Brandon West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon West

2754 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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2001 Lynn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2001 Lynn Ave

2001 Lynn Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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Cheapest Available Roanoke City County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Patrick HenryS1 - 4Studio,1BA$854
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA

As of July 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roanoke City County area is the $1.13 price per square foot One bed 1 1/2 bath Model at Horton Lofts in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Roanoke City County apartment is the 2 bedroom with den Model at WestWind Apartment Homes starting at $1,418 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke City County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Horton LoftsOne bed 1 1/2 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.13
WestWind Apartment Homes2 bedroom with den2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
1732 Hanover Ave NW, Unit B1732 Hanover Ave NW2BR,1BA$0.91
1804 Edmund Ave NE, Unit 18041804 Edmund Ave NE2BR,1BA$0.06
133 10 1/2 St SE, Unit A133 10 1/2 St SE2BR,1BA$1.05
1827 Jerome St SE, Unit 18271827 Jerome St SE2BR,1BA$0.89
1117 Rugby Blvd NW, Unit B1117 Rugby Blvd NW2BR,1BA$1.12
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roanoke City County Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment is $950 at Ellsworth Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roanoke City County is starting from $916 at The Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable Roanoke City County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Roanoke City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glade Creek (I) and starts from $1,750.

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