Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA from $400 (163 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 4206 Vermont Ave NW

$723

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$723

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$723

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4206 Vermont Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 817 Westside Blvd NW

$746

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$746

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$746

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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817 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
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Frontier Apartments
$799 - $1,499
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$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 1117 Rugby Blvd NW

$823

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$823

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$823

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1117 Rugby Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017

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property at 3720 Panorama Ave NW

$853

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$853

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$853

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3720 Panorama Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$875 - $900

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$875

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$875

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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
property at 19 Highland Ave SW

$923 - $1,223

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$923

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$923

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19 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 5661 Hollins Rd NE

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5661 Hollins Rd NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 1630 Wayne St NE

$950

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$950

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$950

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1630 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012
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The Cove Apartments
$971 - $2,450
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$916 - $2,395
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$55

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$971 - $2,450
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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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
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22

West Creek Manor

410-1 Westside Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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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
property at 1016 15th St SE

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1016 15th St SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 216 Patton Ave NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

216 Patton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24016
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
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$1,114 - $1,540
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$1,099 - $1,525
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$15

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$1,114 - $1,540
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Sterlingwood Apartments

2215 Montauk RdRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 613 Vinton Mill Ct NE

$1,122

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$1,122

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$1,122

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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613 Vinton Mill Ct NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 1331 Main St SW

$1,123

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$1,123

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$1,123

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1331 Main St SW

RoanokeVA24015
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Pebble Creek
$1,162 - $3,677
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$1,157 - $3,672
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$5

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$1,162 - $3,677
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Pebble Creek

3345 Circle Brook Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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Honeywood Apartments
$1,190 - $2,526
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$1,185 - $2,521
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$5

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$1,190 - $2,526
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Honeywood Apartments

3101 Honeywood LnRoanoke, VA 24018
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property at 2125 Orange Ave NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2125 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 3751 Sunrise Ave NW

$1,095 - $1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3751 Sunrise Ave NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 1329 Campbell Ave SW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 5

1329 Campbell Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1131 Wasena Ave SW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 10

1131 Wasena Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roanoke, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roanoke, VA area range in price from $671 to $3,745 with an overall median price of $1,865. The three Roanoke neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Roanoke City at $923, River Land at $696, and Morningside at $696. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roanoke Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Roanoke City$1,260$9237
River Land$1,374$69631
Morningside$1,399$69633
Walnut Hill$1,399$69636
Riverdale$1,430$69629
Gainsboro$1,495$69644
Mill Mountain$1,543$87520
Grandin Court$1,650$87535
Cave Spring$1,657$87563
Airport$1,707$69044

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. Frontier Apartments in the Monterey neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$690
Frontier Apartments1 Bed Whitehall1BR,1BA$825
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$875
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Everett2 Bed, 1 Bath A Income-Restricted2BR,1BA$923
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$926
The Aurora - Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
631 Campbell Ave LLC - ResidentialStudio LoftStudio,1BA$945
4419-4425 Lela Ave NE1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke 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 apartment is the Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Glade Creek (I) starting at $1,705 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Monterey 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.
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Glade Creek (I)Renovated Two Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$1.05
North Point2BR2BR,2BA$1.40
Oak Grove Village ApartmentsBulk market rent2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.15
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$1.44

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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 a cheap apartment in Roanoke?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Roanoke is under $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roanoke?

The cheapest apartment in Roanoke is Ridgeview Apartments which is listed at $760, while the average apartment in Roanoke costs $1,865.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Roanoke?

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 148 regular apartments in Roanoke 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?

Cheap apartments in Roanoke have an average cost of $206 which is $1,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke.

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