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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Roanoke City Studio Apartments | $960 | $935 | $965 |
| Downtown Roanoke City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,315 | $975 | $1,655 |
| Downtown Roanoke City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,272 | $1,023 | $1,545 |
There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Roanoke City Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Roanoke City area of Roanoke, VA is a Studio unit found at The Aurora - Residential priced from $935. The Electra has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Downtown Roanoke City apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Aurora - Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| The Electra | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Gramercy Row Apartment Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Roanoke City area is the $2.42 price per square foot 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 Model at Gramercy Row Apartment Residences in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,570. The second greatest value Downtown Roanoke City apartment is the Studio Loft Model at The Electra starting at $965 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Roanoke City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Row Apartment Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| The Electra | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Roanoke City is at The Aurora - Residential listed at $935.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Roanoke City Apartment is $1,045 at The Aurora - Residential.
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