Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA from $400 (179 Rentals)

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property at 809 Westside Blvd NW

$696

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$696

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$696

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809 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 813 Westside Blvd NW

$716

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$716

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$716

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813 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 817 Westside Blvd NW

$716

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$716

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$716

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817 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 802 Westside Blvd NW

$746

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$746

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$746

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802 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1117 Rugby Blvd NW

$778

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$778

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$778

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1117 Rugby Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
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Frontier Apartments
$799 - $1,499
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$799 - $1,499

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Frontier Apartments

4302-4410 Plantation Rd NERoanoke, VA 24012
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property at 615 Day Ave SW

$800

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$800

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$800

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615 Day Ave SW

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property at 1802 Patterson Ave SW

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1802 Patterson Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$850 - $910

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$850

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$850

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 622 Allison Ave SW

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Allison Ave SW

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property at 809 Jamison Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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809 Jamison Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 802 Rorer Ave SW

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Stone Ridge Apartments
$915 - $995
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Stone Ridge Apartments

3715 Parliament Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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property at 3720 Panorama Ave NW

$878 - $923

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$923

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$923

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3720 Panorama Ave NW

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property at 1630 Wayne St NE

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1630 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012

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The Cove Apartments
$964 - $1,160
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$909 - $1,105
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$55

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$964 - $1,160
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 8

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 1016 15th St SE

$995

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$995

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$995

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1016 15th St SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 1502 Gilmer Ave NW

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1502 Gilmer Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1331 Main St SW

$1,023

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$1,023

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$1,023

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1331 Main St SW

RoanokeVA24015

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property at 2204 York Rd SW

$1,023

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$1,023

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$1,023

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2204 York Rd SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 1816 Bennington St SE

$1,023

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$1,023

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$1,023

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1816 Bennington St SE

RoanokeVA24014
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West Creek Manor
$1,025 - $1,385
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$975 - $1,335
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$50

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$1,025 - $1,385
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West Creek Manor

410-1 Westside Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 2125 Orange Ave NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2125 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 934 Floyd Ave SW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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934 Floyd Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 1818 Rorer Ave SW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1818 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 2016 Sanford Ave SW

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095

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$1,095

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2016 Sanford Ave SW

RoanokeVA24014
property at 715 Marshall Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

715 Marshall Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Sterlingwood Apartments
$1,100 - $1,540
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$1,085 - $1,525
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$15

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$1,100 - $1,540
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Sterlingwood Apartments

2215 Montauk RdRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 1415 Chapman Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1415 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Pebble Creek
$1,113 - $3,617
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$1,108 - $3,612
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$5

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$1,113 - $3,617
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Pebble Creek

3345 Circle Brook Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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property at 3215 Chaparral Dr

$1,123

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$1,123

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$1,123

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

3215 Chaparral Dr

RoanokeVA24018
property at 115 Elm Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

115 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1131 Wasena Ave SW

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1131 Wasena Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 355 Highland Ave SW

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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355 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roanoke, VA

Pricing Updated: 06/13/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roanoke, VA area range in price from $750 to $3,550 with an overall median price of $2,172. The three Roanoke neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Old Southwest at $1,195, Edge Wood Summit Hills at $1,395, and Peachtree Norwood at $1,452. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roanoke Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Old Southwest$1,195$1,1951
Edge Wood Summit Hills$1,395$1,3951
Peachtree Norwood$1,551$1,4522
Washington Heights$1,572$1,4952
Westview Terrace$1,595$1,5951
Airport$1,695$1,6951
South Jefferson$1,750$1,1952
Downtown Roanoke City$1,772$9504
South Washington Heights$1,800$7998
Wilmont$1,800$79911

Cheapest Available Roanoke Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Roanoke, VA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Apartments in the Monterey neighborhood priced from $690. 1624 SW Chapman Ave in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$990
631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,545. The second greatest value Roanoke apartment is the 3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan Model at Countryside Estates starting at $1,430 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.10
Countryside Estates3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan3BR,1.5BA$1.04
The Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Bent Tree2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.22
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.99
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
1955 Belleville Rd SW, Unit 1953 Belleville Rd, Apt 21955 Belleville Rd SW1BR,1BA$1.23
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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Roanoke Overview

Roanoke, VA is a true gem. Residents enjoy the advantages of a modern city, while still being able to enjoy the rich history of Virginia and the breathtaking beauty of the Virginia Mountains.

Why live in Roanoke, VA?

One of the beautiful things about living in Roanoke is that you can live in a metropolitan city without giving up the benefits of living next to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In the heart of downtown, you have access to great restaurants, museums, transportation and nightlife. At the same time, Roanoke places a real value on the surrounding nature the area has to offer giving you access to countless outdoor activities. It is really the best of both worlds.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roanoke Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Roanoke?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Roanoke is at Ridgeview Apartments listed at $690.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke Apartment is $760 at Ridgeview Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roanoke Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roanoke is starting from $990 at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit.

What is the most affordable Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit and starts from $1,125.

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