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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $710 | $1,679 |
| Roanoke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $696 | $2,795 |
Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $895 | $3,235 |
| Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $950 | $3,695 |
| Roanoke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,792 | $1,525 | $1,940 |
There are currently 1251 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Roanoke, VA that range in price from $895 to $3,235. Melrose Rugby, Cave Spring and Washington Park are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Roanoke with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Rugby | 40 | $1,272 | $895 |
| Cave Spring | 39 | $1,440 | $895 |
| Washington Park | 34 | $1,295 | $895 |
| Edge Wood Summit Hills | 33 | $1,405 | $1,125 |
| South Washington Heights | 33 | $1,365 | $915 |
| Harrison | 32 | $1,400 | $895 |
| Shenandoah West | 32 | $1,360 | $895 |
| Loudon Melrose | 31 | $1,400 | $895 |
| Miller Court Arrowood | 31 | $1,440 | $926 |
| Villa Heights | 31 | $1,365 | $895 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Roanoke, VA is found at The Everly in the Gilmer neighborhood and is 1,320 square feet priced from $1,795. The Aspen in the Westview Terrace neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,225 square feet and currently listed start at $1,549. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Roanoke:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Everly | 2BR/2.0BA | 1,320 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
| The Aspen | 2 Bedroom | 1,225 Sq Ft | $1,549 |
| Glade Creek (I) | Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 1,178 Sq Ft | $1,545 |
| The View at Blue Ridge Commons | Shenandoah | 1,165 Sq Ft | $1,846 |
| Bent Creek Apartments and Townhomes | 2b 1.5b 1150sq | 1,150 Sq Ft | $1,255 |
| Blue Ridge Village | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 1,117 Sq Ft | $1,173 |
| East Pointe Luxury Apartments | 2BR/2BA Type 3 | 1,108 Sq Ft | $1,950 |
| North Point | 2BR | 1,105 Sq Ft | $1,549 |
| 1801 Grandin Road Southwest | 1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 1809... | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
| The Retreat Apartments | The Ridge 2 BR 2 BA | 1,094 Sq Ft | $1,955 |
As of April 04, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Roanoke, VA is the 2BR/2BA Model starting from $926 at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit in the Monterey neighborhood. The second most affordable Roanoke 2 Bedroom is the 2BR 1BA Upgraded Model at Frontier Apartments starting at $985 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Roanoke is currently $1,628. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Roanoke:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit | 2BR/2BA | $926 |
| Frontier Apartments | 2BR 1BA Upgraded | $985 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,125 |
| The Everett | 2 Bed, 1 Bath A Income-Restricted | $1,172 |
| Blue Ridge Village | 2/1.5 50% AMI | $1,173 |
| Ellsworth Place | 2x1 | $1,175 |
| The Flats at Rutgers | 2x1 | $1,199 |
| North View Apartments | Classic Plus | $1,199 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 2x1 | $1,199 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Roanoke is at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit listed at $926.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Roanoke is $1,628.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Roanoke is a 1,320 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at The Everly.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Roanoke is currently 1,085 sq ft.
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