
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA from $400 (67 Rentals)
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321 9th St

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Frontier Apartments

4335 Yellow Mountain Rd

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

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Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location

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Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit

The Aurora - Residential

Mount Pleasant Villas

832 Westside
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Darby Villa

Liberty Pines

34-48 Goodwin Ave

McCray Court Senior Living

Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

902 Cottage Ave

Ashton Heights

El Ray Apartments

Heritage Hall
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Summertree

Mountain View Terrace Apartments

Greenbrier West

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StoneBrook Apartments

Elizabeth Heights Apartments

2703 Broad St NW

415 Union St
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The River House

125 W Virginia Ave

Tinker Creek Manor

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Hounds Chase Apartments

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

Starrview Homes

2001 Lynn Ave

Summit at Roanoke

The Patrick Henry
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Blue Ridge Manor Apartments

Grandin Court Apartments

4306 Williamson Rd NW

Copper Croft Apartments

The Ridge

Cedarwood Apartments

Cedar Ridge Apartments

The Everett

Park Towne
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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 | $887 | $710 | $1,374 |
| Roanoke County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,254 | $696 | $2,602 |
| Roanoke County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $899 | $2,942 |
| Roanoke County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| The Everett | 1 Bed, 1 Bath A Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $881 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $926 |
| The Aurora - Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Flats at Rutgers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Historic Blair Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Flats at Thrasher Park | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Brandon Point Apartments | 3BR/2BA Upgraded | 3BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| North Point | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Oak Grove Village Apartments | 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 |
| The Riverwalk at Salem | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
| The Everett | 2 Bed, 1 Bath A Standard | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Flats at Thrasher Park | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Flats at Rutgers | 1x1 | 1BR,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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