Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Colonial Avenue Area Roanoke, VA from $500 (63 Rentals)

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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 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

RoanokeVA24016
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 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
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
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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 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 2016 Sanford Ave SW

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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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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Pebble Creek
$1,111 - $3,619
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$1,106 - $3,614
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$1,111 - $3,619
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pebble Creek

3345 Circle Brook Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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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 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
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

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property at 1430 Chapman 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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1430 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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 Jun 10

1329 Campbell Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Honeywood Apartments
$1,204 - $2,575
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$1,199 - $2,570
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$1,204 - $2,575
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Honeywood Apartments

3101 Honeywood LnRoanoke, VA 24018
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Gramercy Row Apartment Residences
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$1,260 - $1,435
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$1,150 - $1,325
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 19

Gramercy Row Apartment Residences

206 Williamson Rd SERoanoke, VA 24011
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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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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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Summertree
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summertree

3787 Southway Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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StoneBrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

3301 Circle Brook DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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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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property at 16 Church Ave SW

$795

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$795

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$795

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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16 Church Ave SW

RoanokeVA24011
property at 1624 Chapman Ave SW

$799

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$799

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$799

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1624 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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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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The Patrick Henry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrick Henry

611 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24011
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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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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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Colonial Avenue Area, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Colonial Avenue Area Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Colonial Avenue Area area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1624 SW Chapman Ave priced from $799. 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Colonial Avenue Area apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$915
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,035
Pebble CreekHeron1BR,1BA$1,111
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,204
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Colonial Avenue Area, VA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Colonial Avenue Area 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 Colonial Avenue Area apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windy Hill Key starting at $1,611 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southern Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Colonial Avenue Area 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
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Bent Tree2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.23
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
356 Walnut Ave SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.53
Westmont Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.58
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.61
426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit Unit D426 Walnut Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.40
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Colonial Avenue Area Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Avenue Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Colonial Avenue Area Apartment is $799 at 1624 SW Chapman Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Colonial Avenue Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Colonial Avenue Area is starting from $1,125 at Gardens At Grandin - II.

What is the most affordable Colonial Avenue Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Colonial Avenue Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windy Hill Key and starts from $1,611.

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