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

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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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Colonial Yorktown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Yorktown

2920 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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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 1 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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Brandon West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandon West

2754 Brandon Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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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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2001 Lynn Ave
1 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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Starrview Homes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Starrview Homes

716 Dale AveVinton, VA 24179
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Bowman Park Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bowman Park Townhomes

2801 Meadows St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Niagara Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Niagara Townhouses

938-984 Niagara RdVinton, VA 24179
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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 Patrick Henry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrick Henry

611 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24011
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Park Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towne

1716 Empress Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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Cedarwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedarwood Apartments

4138 Crest Hill DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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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 $660. The Patrick Henry in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $854. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
The Patrick HenryS1 - 4Studio,1BA$854
The Everett1 Bed 1Bath - 1C1BR,1BA$900
Ellsworth Place1x11BR,1BA$950
Harrison SchoolOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$966
Briskwood Apartments1X11BR,1BA$999
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,045
Pebble CreekHeron1BR,1BA$1,066
The Pines of RoanokeThe Pinewood1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke County, VA

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roanoke County area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3b 1b 1343sq Model at Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Monterey neighborhood starting from $1,945. The second greatest value Roanoke County apartment is the 2/1.5 50% AMI Model at Blue Ridge Village Apartments starting at $1,045 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Gilmer 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.
Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes3b 1b 1343sq3BR,1BA$1.45
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
The Vista at Orchards2BR2BR,2BA$1.33
Pebble CreekCrane3BR,2BA$1.45
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$1.12
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Flats at Glade Creek2X12BR,1BA$1.32
The Pines of RoanokeThe Pinewood1BR,1BA$1.45
The Everett1 Bed 1Bath - 1A1BR,1BA$1.40

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 $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roanoke County?

The cheapest apartment in Roanoke County is Ridgeview Apartments which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Roanoke County costs $2,300.

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 15 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 $305 which is $1,995 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke County.

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