
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mountain View Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (54 Rentals)
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1416 Moorman Ave NW, Unit D

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Blue Ridge Village

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

802 Rorer Ave SW

1610 Hampton Ave SW

1117 Rugby Blvd NW

3720 Panorama Ave NW

The Aurora - Residential

1912 Wayne St NE
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809 Ferdinand Ave SW

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The Electra

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The Cove Apartments

2339 Memorial Ave SW

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The Heights at Gateway Park

1802 Patterson Ave SW

19 Highland Ave SW

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West Creek Manor

2744 Melrose Ave, Unit 1-214

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426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D, Unit D
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Gardens At Grandin - II

1818 Rorer Ave SW

829 Ferdinand Ave SW

Liberty Pines

McCray Court Senior Living

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Ashton Heights

El Ray Apartments

Heritage Hall

Mountain View Terrace Apartments
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Greenbrier West

Terrace North Apartments

202 Elm Ave

The River House

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

2001 Lynn Ave

The Patrick Henry

Cotton Mill Lofts

Grandin Court Apartments

1306 Patterson Ave SW
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The Ridge

Bowman Park Townhomes

The Lawson Building East

Grandin Village Apartments

The Hancock Building

115 Elm Ave SW

Brandon West

Bridgeway Gardens

2425 Longview Ave SW

The Jefferson
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Mountain View, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mountain View?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Studio Apartments | $960 | $935 | $965 |
| Mountain View 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $696 | $1,766 |
| Mountain View 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $895 | $2,405 |
| Mountain View 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $950 | $2,602 |
| Mountain View 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $1,525 | $1,940 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mountain View Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Cheapest Available Mountain View Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mountain View 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 Mountain View apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| The Aurora - Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| The Electra | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Blue Ridge Village | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Langdon Square | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mountain View, VA
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mountain View area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1841 Oxford Ave SW Model at 1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Mountain View apartment is the 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mountain View apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment | 1841 Oxford Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B | 1609 Chapman Ave SW | 4BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Blue Ridge Village | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 733 West | 2 Bedroom Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| Langdon Square | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 2 Bedroom First Floor Interior | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| 426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D | 426 Walnut Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mountain View Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mountain View?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mountain View is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mountain View?
The cheapest apartment in Mountain View is 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Mountain View costs $1,865.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mountain View?
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 4 regular apartments in Mountain View that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Mountain View?
Cheap apartments in Mountain View have an average cost of $217 which is $1,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mountain View.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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