
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA from $400 (68 Rentals)
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321 9th St

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Frontier Apartments

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

The Historic Blair Apartments

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Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit

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Stone Ridge Apartments

3235 Chaparral Dr

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The Heights at Gateway Park

Mount Pleasant Villas
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832 Westside

Darby Villa

Liberty Pines

34-48 Goodwin Ave

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Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

902 Cottage Ave

Ashton Heights

El Ray Apartments
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Summertree

Greenbrier West

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StoneBrook Apartments

Elizabeth Heights Apartments

2703 Broad St NW
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415 Union St

125 W Virginia Ave

The River House

Tinker Creek Manor

Roland E. Cook Lofts

Hounds Chase Apartments

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

Starrview Homes

2001 Lynn Ave

Summit at Roanoke
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The Patrick Henry

Cotton Mill Lofts

Blue Ridge Manor Apartments

Grandin Court Apartments

4306 Williamson Rd NW

Copper Croft Apartments

The Ridge

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Park Towne

The Everett
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Roanoke County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roanoke County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke County Studio Apartments | $904 | $710 | $1,486 |
| Roanoke County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,221 | $716 | $1,924 |
| Roanoke County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $899 | $2,379 |
| Roanoke County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,755 | $1,047 | $3,569 |
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Cheapest Available Roanoke County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Roanoke County, VA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Apartments in the Monterey neighborhood priced from $710. 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $926 |
| Cedarwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Frontier Apartments | 2BR 1BA Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA
As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windy Hill Key in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,611. The second greatest value Roanoke County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Aspen starting at $1,549 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Westview Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Aspen | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Blue Ridge Village | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| 1801 Grandin Road Southwest | 1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 1809... | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.14 |
| Oak Grove Village | Bulk market rent | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.16 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Westmont Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The Riverwalk at Salem | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| Frontier Apartments | 2BR 1BA Upgraded | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roanoke County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Roanoke County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roanoke County is under $1,025.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roanoke County?
The cheapest apartment in Roanoke County is Ridgeview Apartments which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Roanoke County costs $1,679.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roanoke County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Roanoke County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Roanoke County?
Cheap apartments in Roanoke County have an average cost of $330 which is $1,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke County.
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