Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA from $400 (67 Rentals)

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Ridgeview Apartments
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$690 - $760
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Ridgeview Apartments

5300 Hawthorne RdRoanoke, VA 24012
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$696

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321 9th St

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Frontier Apartments
$799 - $1,499
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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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Darby Villa
1 Bedroom Apartments

Darby Villa

6154 Darby RdRoanoke, VA 24012
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Liberty Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pines

2502 Liberty AveRoanoke, VA 24012
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34-48 Goodwin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34-48 Goodwin Ave

34-48 Goodwin AveSalem, VA 24153
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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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902 Cottage Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

902 Cottage Ave

902 Cottage AveVinton, VA 24179
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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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415 Union St
Studio Apartments

415 Union St

415 Union StSalem, VA 24153

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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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125 W Virginia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

125 W Virginia Ave

125 W Virginia AveVinton, VA 24179
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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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Roland E. Cook Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roland E. Cook Lofts

412 S Poplar StVinton, VA 24179
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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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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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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

4138 Crest Hill DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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The Everett
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Everett

4301 Garst Mill RdRoanoke, VA 24018
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Park Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towne

1716 Empress Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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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 $690. The Everett in the Deyerle neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $881. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
The Everett1 Bed, 1 Bath A Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$881
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$926
The Aurora - Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$999
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
The Historic Blair Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,085
Flats at Thrasher Park2x12BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA

As of May 18, 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 3BR/2BA Upgraded Model at Brandon Point Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the South Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Brandon Point Apartments3BR/2BA Upgraded3BR,2BA$1.38
North Point2BR2BR,2BA$1.40
Oak Grove Village ApartmentsBulk market rent2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
The Everett2 Bed, 1 Bath A Standard2BR,1BA$1.39
Flats at Thrasher Park2x12BR,1BA$1.47
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$1.54

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 $1,099.

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 8 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 $277 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke County.

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