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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $895 | $1,718 |
| Old Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,100 | $2,420 |
| Old Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,564 | $2,419 | $2,709 |
There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Southwest Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Southwest area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. 3rd,SW,1401 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Old Southwest 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 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Century Bridges | Barcelona (The Whitmore) | 2BR,2BA | $1,958 |
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Southwest area is the $2.26 price per square foot Barcelona (The Whitmore) Model at Century Bridges in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,958. The second greatest value Old Southwest apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3rd,SW,1401 starting at $1,025 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Bridges | Barcelona (The Whitmore) | 2BR,2BA | $2.26 |
| 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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