Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gilmer Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $546 (58 Rentals)

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property at 1714 Melrose Ave NW
$653

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$653

Total Monthly Price$653
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1714 Melrose Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1732 Hanover Ave NW
$716

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$716

Total Monthly Price$716
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1732 Hanover Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1416 Moorman Ave NW
$765

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$765

Total Monthly Price$765
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 12
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1416 Moorman Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 2502 Liberty Rd NW
$815 - $900

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$815

Total Monthly Price$815
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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2502 Liberty Rd NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 902 Staunton Ave NW
$825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30
Affordability

902 Staunton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 622 Allison Ave SW
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Nov 30
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622 Allison Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1802 Patterson Ave SW
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1802 Patterson Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 611 Stewart Ave SE
$850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 1912 Wayne St NE
$875 - $950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$875

Total Monthly Price$875
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 1
Affordability

1912 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012
property at 1334 Chapman Ave SW
$885

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$885

Total Monthly Price$885
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 3
Affordability

1334 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 2122 Staunton Ave NW
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

2122 Staunton Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 728 Tazewell Ave SE
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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728 Tazewell Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 809 Jamison Ave SE
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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809 Jamison Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 802 Rorer Ave SW
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

802 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 321 Dale Ave SE
$916

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$916

Total Monthly Price$916
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 16
Affordability

321 Dale Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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809 6th St SE, Unit Apt B
$925

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
6 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

809 6th St SE, Unit Apt B

809 6th St SERoanoke, VA 24013
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901 Campbell Ave SW, Unit A
$935

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$935

Total Monthly Price$935
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

901 Campbell Ave SW, Unit A

901 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 379 Walnut Ave SW
$980

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$980

Total Monthly Price$980
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

379 Walnut Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 353 Highland Ave SW
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

353 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 515 Albemarle Ave SE
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Feb 1, 2027
Affordability

515 Albemarle Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 3751 Sunrise Ave NW
$995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

3751 Sunrise Ave NW

RoanokeVA24012
property at 1214 Hamilton Terrace SE
$1,000 - $1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 23
Cost Per Sq.Ft.
property at 1020 Jamison Ave SE
$1,000

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

1020 Jamison Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 110 Campbell Ave SE
$595 - $1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$595

Total Monthly Price$595
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

110 Campbell Ave SE

RoanokeVA24011
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Heritage Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hall

379 Highland Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
  • Utilities Included

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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
Corporate Housing
property at 202 Elm Ave
$775

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$775

Total Monthly Price$775
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

202 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1624 Chapman Ave SW
$799

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$799

Total Monthly Price$799
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

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
  • Utilities Included
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Liberty Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Pines

2502 Liberty AveRoanoke, VA 24012

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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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802 Rorer Ave SW
2 Bedroom Apartments

802 Rorer Ave SW

802 Rorer Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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Bowman Park Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bowman Park Townhomes

2801 Meadows St NWRoanoke, VA 24012
  • Utilities Included
property at 1138 Highland Ave SE
$895

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 922 12th St SE
$899

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$899

Total Monthly Price$899
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

922 12th St SE

RoanokeVA24013
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The Hancock Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hancock Building

35 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24011
  • Utilities Included

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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. Liberty Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. 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
Liberty Pines1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$815
120 Avendale Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$815
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Walnut/3791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$980
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 40% AMI2BR,1BA$1,015
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1BA$1,035
The Aurora - Residential1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilmer, VA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gilmer area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Reno Model at 733 West in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Gilmer apartment is the 2/1.5 40% AMI Model at Blue Ridge Village Apartments starting at $1,015 with a $0.91 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.
733 West3 Bedroom Reno3BR,2BA$1.41
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 40% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.91
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1801 Grandin Road Southwest1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 2006...3BR,1.5BA$1.27
809 6th St SE, Unit Apt B809 6th St SE2BR,1BA$1.03
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
302 Mountain Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
120 Avendale Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.16
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23
Liberty Pines1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gilmer, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,015 at Blue Ridge Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gilmer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gilmer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 2125 Orange Ave NW and starts from $1,095.

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