Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilmer Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (55 Rentals)

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property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$875 - $900

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$875

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$875

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 809 Jamison Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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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

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1117 Rugby Blvd NW

$923

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$923

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$923

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1117 Rugby Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 19 Highland Ave SW

$923 - $1,223

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$923

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$923

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19 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 1912 Wayne St NE

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

1912 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012
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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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The Heights at Gateway Park

601 Orange Ave NERoanoke, VA 24016
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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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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
property at 216 Patton Ave NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

216 Patton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24016
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Liberty Pines
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pines

2502 Liberty AveRoanoke, VA 24012
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Heritage Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hall

379 Highland Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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2703 Broad St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2703 Broad St NW

2703 Broad St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
property at 202 Elm Ave

$749

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$749

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$749

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016

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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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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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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 821 Salem Ave SW

$870

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$870

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$870

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

821 Salem Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Bowman Park Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bowman Park Townhomes

2801 Meadows St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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property at 922 12th St SE

$899

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$899

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$899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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922 12th St SE

RoanokeVA24013

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property at 110 Campbell Ave SE

$935 - $1,350

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$935

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$935

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110 Campbell Ave SE

RoanokeVA24011
property at 2803 Burton Ave NW

$949

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$949

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$949

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2803 Burton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 2516 Oakland Blvd NW

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2516 Oakland Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24012
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The Hancock Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hancock Building

35 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24011
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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Ellsworth Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ellsworth Place

3111 Ellsworth StRoanoke, VA 24012
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115 Elm Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 Elm Ave SW

115 Elm Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 1138 Highland Ave SE

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013

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Gilmer, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gilmer Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gilmer area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. The Aurora - Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Gilmer apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Aurora - Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
631 Campbell Ave LLC - ResidentialStudio LoftStudio,1BA$945
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom Third Floor1BR,1BA$999
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,173
Ellsworth Place2x12BR,1BA$1,175
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2-Bedroom Silver without washer and dryer hook-...2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilmer, VA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilmer area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2/1.5 50% AMI Model at Blue Ridge Village Apartments in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,173. The second greatest value Gilmer apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Gardens At Grandin - II starting at $1,125 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
733 West2 Bedroom Reno2BR,2BA$1.53
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2 Bedroom Gold without washer dryer hook ups2BR,1.5BA$1.51
The Heights at Gateway Park2 Bedroom First Floor Interior2BR,2BA$1.55
Century BridgesBarcelona (The Whitmore)2BR,2BA$2.20
Ellsworth Place2x12BR,1BA$1.62
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79
631 Campbell Ave LLC - ResidentialStudio LoftStudio ,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gilmer, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #33

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gilmer Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gilmer?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gilmer is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gilmer?

The cheapest apartment in Gilmer is 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Gilmer costs $1,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gilmer?

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 3 regular apartments in Gilmer that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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