Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA from $400 (28 Rentals)

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property at 817 Westside Blvd NW

$646

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$646

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$646

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817 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 802 Westside Blvd NW

$671

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$671

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$671

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802 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 809 Westside Blvd NW

$716

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$716

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809 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1714 Melrose Ave NW

$723

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$723

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1714 Melrose Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 2363 Mountain View Terrace SW

$795 - $836

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Frontier Apartments
$799 - $1,499
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15

Frontier Apartments

4302-4410 Plantation Rd NERoanoke, VA 24012
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832 Westside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

832 Westside

832 NW Westside BlvdRoanoke, VA 24017
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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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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 2 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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Starrview Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starrview Homes

716 Dale AveVinton, VA 24179
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2001 Lynn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 Lynn Ave

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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roanoke City County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1624 SW Chapman Ave in the Gilmer neighborhood priced from $799. Liberty Pines in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
Liberty Pines1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$815
120 Avendale Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$850
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
631 Campbell Ave LLC - ResidentialStudio LoftStudio,1BA$990
3802 Panorama Ave NW2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke City County area is the $0.91 price per square foot 2/1.5 40% AMI Model at Blue Ridge Village Apartments in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Roanoke City County apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Bridgeway Gardens starting at $1,035 with a $0.94 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.
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 40% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1801 Grandin Road Southwest1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 2006...3BR,1.5BA$1.27
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.22
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
3802 Panorama Ave NW2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
120 Avendale Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.21
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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 $799 at 1624 SW Chapman Ave.

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 $995 at 3802 Panorama Ave NW.

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 1801 Grandin Road Southwest and starts from $1,399.

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