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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 Cotton Mill Lofts in the Gilmer neighborhood priced from $900. The Cove Apartments in the South Washington Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $916. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke City County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cotton Mill LoftsA1-51BR,1BA$900
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$916
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA

As of May 29, 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 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit A starting at $1,295 with a $1.03 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
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit A1609 Chapman Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.03
Glade Creek (I)Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1732 Hanover Ave NW, Unit B1732 Hanover Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.06
1843 Oxford Ave SW, Unit Grandin Village Room #11843 Oxford Ave SW1BR,1BA$0.94
1827 Jerome St SE, Unit 18271827 Jerome St SE2BR,1BA$1.18
1117 Rugby Blvd NW, Unit B1117 Rugby Blvd NW2BR,1BA$1.12
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.15
1714 Melrose Ave NW, Unit 21714 Melrose Ave NW2BR,1BA$1.02

Frequently Asked Questions about Roanoke City County

What type of rentals are currently available in Roanoke City County?

There are currently 315 Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA with pricing that ranges from $615 to $3,986. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Roanoke City County ranging from $495 to $3,030.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Roanoke City County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Roanoke City County ranges from $495 to $3,030 with an average monthly rent of $1,472.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Roanoke City County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Roanoke City County range from $1,095 to $3,986, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,000 to $3,030. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,725.

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