
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Land Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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1314 Moorman Ave NW, Unit e

611 Stewart Ave SE

806 Stewart Ave SE

622 Allison Ave SW

809 Jamison Ave SE

802 Rorer Ave SW

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential
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420 Allison Ave SW

Mount Pleasant Villas

1331 Main St SW

1816 Bennington St SE

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426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D

401 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington Ave sw

1016 15th St SE

2016 Sanford Ave SW

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The Heights at Gateway Park
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715 Marshall Ave SW

McCray Court Senior Living

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Heritage Hall

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The River House

Hounds Chase Apartments

16 Church Ave SW

1624 Chapman Ave SW
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2001 Lynn Ave

The Patrick Henry

Cotton Mill Lofts

821 Salem Ave SW

The Lawson Building East

922 12th St SE

2114 Carvin St NE

717 Orange Ave NW

The Hancock Building
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115 Elm Ave SW

1138 Highland Ave SE

The Jefferson

10-12 1/2 12 1/2 St

3rd,SW,1401

301 Gilmer Ave

113 Norfolk Ave SW

125 W Virginia Ave
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River Land, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Land?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Land Studio Apartments | $915 | $915 | $915 |
| River Land 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,317 | $646 | $1,721 |
| River Land 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $895 | $2,400 |
| River Land 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $1,095 | $2,782 |
| River Land 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,372 | $1,545 | $3,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the River Land Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Cheapest Available River Land Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Land area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable River Land 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 |
| 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $915 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Aurora - Residential | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Land, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Land 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 River Land apartment is the 705 Marshall Ave SW Model at 705 Marshall Ave SW, Unit Apt B starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Land apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B | 1609 Chapman Ave SW | 4BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 705 Marshall Ave SW, Unit Apt B | 705 Marshall Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B | 523 Arbutus Ave SE | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| 426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D | 426 Walnut Ave SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom First Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Land Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Land Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Land Apartment is $895 at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Land Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Land is starting from $1,199 at Mount Pleasant Villas.
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