Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilmer Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1117 Rugby Blvd NW

$778

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$778

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$778

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1117 Rugby Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
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 611 Stewart Ave SE

$850 - $910

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$850

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$850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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 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 1630 Wayne St NE

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1630 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012

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property at 1502 Gilmer Ave NW

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1502 Gilmer Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
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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property at 2125 Orange Ave NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2125 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
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
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 1415 Chapman Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1415 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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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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
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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 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
Corporate Housing
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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
Corporate Housing

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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
property at 1138 Highland Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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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
property at 717 Orange Ave NW

$900

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$900

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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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717 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24016
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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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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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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 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 Gilmer 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
The Electra1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Briskwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Gardens at Grandin2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Aurora1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,150
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,199
Ellsworth Place2x12BR,1BA$1,199
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2-Bedroom Silver without washer and dryer hook-...2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilmer, VA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilmer 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 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.
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.10
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
523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B523 Arbutus Ave SE2BR,2BA$1.58
356 Walnut Ave SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.53
Ellsworth Place2x12BR,1BA$1.65
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
2730 Forest Hill Ave NW, Unit 2732 Forest Hill2730 Forest Hill Ave NW1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gilmer, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #37

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gilmer Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gilmer Apartment?

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gilmer Apartment for rent?

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

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