
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA from $400 with Utilities Included (60 Rentals)
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Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit

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Stone Ridge Apartments

4419-4425 Lela Ave NE

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West Creek Manor

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Brandon Point Apartments

Westmont Apartments

701 3rd Street

Windy Hill Key

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Gramercy Row Apartment Residences
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The Vista at Orchards

832 Westside

Darby Villa

Liberty Pines

McCray Court Senior Living

Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Ashton Heights

El Ray Apartments

Heritage Hall
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Summertree

Mountain View Terrace Apartments

Greenbrier West

Terrace North Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

Tinker Creek Manor

Hounds Chase Apartments

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

2001 Lynn Ave

Summit at Roanoke
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Grandin Court Apartments

4306 Williamson Rd NW

The Everett

The Ridge

Cedar Ridge Apartments

Park Towne

Cedarwood Apartments

Bowman Park Townhomes

2114 Carvin St NE

Grandin Village Apartments
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South Roanoke Apartment Village

The Hancock Building

115 Elm Ave SW

Brandon West

Bridgeway Gardens

Ferncliff Apartments

Buck Run

Woodland Park Luxury Apartments

North View Apartments

The Crest Apartments
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Roanoke, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roanoke?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Studio Apartments | $975 | $690 | $1,679 |
| Roanoke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $696 | $2,795 |
| Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $895 | $3,485 |
| Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,919 | $950 | $3,650 |
| Roanoke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,525 | $1,940 |
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Best Local Schools in Roanoke, VA
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
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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 $985.
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 $1,827.
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 128 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 $201 which is $1,626 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.