Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA from $400 (64 Rentals)

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The Cove Apartments
$916 - $2,018
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$861 - $1,963
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$916 - $2,018
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 18

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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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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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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Ferncliff Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Apartments

3533 Ferncliff Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Summit at Roanoke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Roanoke

4500 Franklin Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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The Patrick Henry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrick Henry

611 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24011
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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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4306 Williamson Rd NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

4306 Williamson Rd NW

4306 Williamson Rd NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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The Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridge

2920 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Park Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towne

1716 Empress Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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Bowman Park Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bowman Park Townhomes

2801 Meadows St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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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 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW in the Gilmer neighborhood priced from $895. Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
4419-4425 Lela Ave NE1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,025
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,045
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,119
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
701 3rd Street1x11BR,1BA$1,149
Oak Grove VillageBulk market rent2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA

As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke City County area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Roanoke City County apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at WestWind Apartment Homes starting at $1,249 with a $1.10 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.
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.09
WestWind Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1801 Grandin Road Southwest1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 1809...2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Oak Grove VillageBulk market rent2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.15
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
West Creek Manor3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.33
Flats at Glade Creek2X12BR,1BA$1.29

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 $895 at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW.

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 $1,045 at Blue Ridge Village 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 West Creek Manor and starts from $1,260.

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