Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA from $400 (80 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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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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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 2 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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2001 Lynn Ave
1 to 2 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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Roanoke, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roanoke, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/14/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Roanoke, VA area range in price from $660 to $3,561 with an overall median price of $1,753. The three Roanoke neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mill Mountain at $850, Walnut Hill at $785, and Morningside at $825. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roanoke Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mill Mountain$1,200$85026
Walnut Hill$1,200$78537
Morningside$1,204$82534
Riverdale$1,243$89524
Downtown Roanoke City$1,249$1,0759
Garden City$1,249$85016
Old Southwest$1,249$89511
River Land$1,249$78535
Williamson Road$1,349$72551
Gainsboro$1,434$72560

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 $660. Blue Ridge Village Apartments in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $696. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
Blue Ridge Village Apartments1/1 40% AMI1BR,1BA$696
The Everett1 Bed 1Bath - 1A1BR,1BA$899
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
Flats at Thrasher Park1x11BR,1BA$949
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Harrison SchoolOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$966
WestWind Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$999
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$999
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roanoke area is the $0.96 price per square foot 3BR/2BA Model at Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit in the in the Monterey neighborhood starting from $1,267. The second greatest value Roanoke apartment is the 812 Marshall Ave SW Model at 812 Marshall Ave SW, Unit Apartment B starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Gilmer 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.
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$0.96
812 Marshall Ave SW, Unit Apartment B812 Marshall Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.08
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1801 Grandin Road Southwest1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 18032BR,1.5BA$1.27
Oak Grove Village Apartments- Close to Lew...2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.07
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.15
Northridge VillageB22BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19

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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.

Roanoke, VA
Population: 99,920

Ranked #312

in US Census Population by City

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Roanoke, VA

Ranked #30

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Location, Location, Location!

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Getting Around Roanoke, VA

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,039.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Roanoke?

The cheapest apartment in Roanoke is Blue Ridge Village Apartments which is listed at $696, while the average apartment in Roanoke costs $1,753.

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 180 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 $326 which is $1,427 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke.

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