Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA from $400 (147 Rentals)

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property at 801 Westside Blvd NW

$696

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$696

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$696

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801 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 4206 Vermont Ave NW

$778

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$778

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$778

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4206 Vermont Ave 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 809 Jamison Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

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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

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802 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 2210 Berkley Ave SW

$915

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$915

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$915

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 7

2210 Berkley Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015

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property at 5661 Hollins Rd NE

$950

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$950

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$950

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5661 Hollins Rd NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 809 Ferdinand Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 19

809 Ferdinand Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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The Cove Apartments
$971 - $2,339
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$916 - $2,284
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$55

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$971 - $2,339
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 30

The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 2339 Memorial Ave SW

$995

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$995

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$995

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2339 Memorial Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
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The Heights at Gateway Park
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$999 - $1,499
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$999 - $1,499

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$999 - $1,499
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The Heights at Gateway Park

601 Orange Ave NERoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 3135 Glenoak St SE

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

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3135 Glenoak St SE

RoanokeVA24014
property at 1802 Patterson Ave SW

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

1802 Patterson Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 19 Highland Ave SW

$1,023 - $1,223

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$1,023

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19 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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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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426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
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426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D

426 Walnut Ave SERoanoke, VA 24014
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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 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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Pebble Creek
$1,111 - $3,725
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$1,106 - $3,720
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$5

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$1,111 - $3,725
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Pebble Creek

3345 Circle Brook Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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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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Brandon Point Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,150 - $1,650
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$1,150 - $1,650

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$1,150 - $1,650
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 6

Brandon Point Apartments

3801-3819 Stratford Park Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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Blue Ridge Village
$1,173 - $1,203
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$1,015 - $1,045
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$158

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$1,173 - $1,203
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Blue Ridge Village

2744 Melrose Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 613 Vinton Mill Ct NE

$1,177

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$1,177

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$1,177

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613 Vinton Mill Ct NE

RoanokeVA24012
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Honeywood Apartments
$1,185 - $2,511
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$1,180 - $2,506
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$5

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$1,185 - $2,511
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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 829 Ferdinand Ave SW

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

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829 Ferdinand Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Countryside Estates
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$1,204 - $1,430
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$1,199 - $1,425
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$5

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$1,204 - $1,430
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Countryside Estates

2318 Highland Farm Rd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 2716-2718 Edison St NE

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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Hickory Woods
$1,275 - $3,160
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$1,165 - $3,050
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$110

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$1,275 - $3,160
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Hickory Woods

3006 Hickory Woods DrRoanoke, VA 24012
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The Pines of Roanoke
$1,291 - $3,569
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$1,283 - $3,561
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$8

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$1,291 - $3,569
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The Pines of Roanoke

4630 Roxbury Ln SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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property at 934 Floyd Ave SW

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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934 Floyd Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Roanoke, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Roanoke, VA area range in price from $696 to $3,695 with an overall median price of $1,823. The three Roanoke neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Morningside at $716, Riverdale at $716, and Gainsboro at $716. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Roanoke Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Morningside$1,399$71630
Riverdale$1,447$71625
Gainsboro$1,525$71648
Mill Mountain$1,525$89521
River Land$1,525$71632
Walnut Hill$1,525$71637
Downtown Roanoke City$1,545$1,0234
Airport$1,625$71049
Grandin Court$1,679$77841
Cave Spring$1,684$77871

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 $710. 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$710
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Peters Creek Apartments - Tax Credit2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$926
Cedarwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$935
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
4419-4425 Lela Ave NE1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Frontier Apartments2BR 1BA Upgraded2BR,1BA$985
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom Third Floor1BR,1BA$999
North View ApartmentsClassic plus1BR,1BA$999
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke, VA

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Roanoke area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1841 Oxford Ave SW Model at 1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Roanoke apartment is the 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.09 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.
1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment1841 Oxford Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.14
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.09
The Aspen2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.26
Blue Ridge Village2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$1.05
1801 Grandin Road Southwest1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 1809...2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Oak Grove VillageBulk 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

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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 $999.

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 $1,823.

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 113 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 $270 which is $1,553 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Roanoke.

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