Cheap Homes for Rent in Gainsboro Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (7 Rentals)

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1313 Leon St NW

RoanokeVA24017

Gainsboro, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gainsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gainsboro area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ellsworth Place priced from $950. Harrison School has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $966. Here are the most affordable Gainsboro apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ellsworth Place1x11BR,1BA$950
Harrison SchoolOne Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$966
Briskwood Apartments1X11BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gainsboro, VA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gainsboro area is the $1.13 price per square foot One bed 1 1/2 bath Model at Horton Lofts in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Gainsboro apartment is the 2 bedroom with den Model at WestWind Apartment Homes starting at $1,418 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gainsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Horton LoftsOne bed 1 1/2 bath1BR,1.5BA$1.13
WestWind Apartment Homes2 bedroom with den2BR,1.5BA$1.18
911 Campbell Ave SW, Unit B911 Campbell Ave SW3BR,1BA$1.15
1732 Hanover Ave NW, Unit B1732 Hanover Ave NW2BR,1BA$0.91
133 10 1/2 St SE, Unit A133 10 1/2 St SE2BR,1BA$1.05
Flats at Glade Creek2X12BR,1BA$1.32
1827 Jerome St SE, Unit 18271827 Jerome St SE2BR,1BA$0.89
Woodland Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
1811 Jerome St SE, Unit A1811 Jerome St SE2BR,1BA$1.32
Flats at Thrasher Park2x12BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gainsboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Gainsboro?

There are currently 227 Apartments for Rent in Gainsboro, VA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $3,643. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gainsboro ranging from $595 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gainsboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gainsboro ranges from $595 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,287.

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