
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Land Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Land area of Roanoke.


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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

809 Jamison Ave SE

802 Rorer Ave SW

The Aurora - Residential

809 Ferdinand Ave SW

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631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential

Mount Pleasant Villas
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The Heights at Gateway Park

3135 Glenoak St SE

19 Highland Ave SW

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426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D, Unit D

1016 15th St SE

McCray Court Senior Living

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Heritage Hall
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Terrace North Apartments

202 Elm Ave

The River House

Hounds Chase Apartments

2001 Lynn Ave

The Patrick Henry

Cotton Mill Lofts

1306 Patterson Ave SW
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821 Salem Ave SW

Flats at Thrasher Park

922 12th St SE

The Lawson Building East

2114 Carvin St NE

110 Campbell Ave SE

The Hancock Building

115 Elm Ave SW
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1138 Highland Ave SE

2425 Longview Ave SW

The Jefferson

1612 Campbell Ave SE

3rd,SW,1401

301 Gilmer Ave

2504 Longview Ave SW

321 9th St
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Flats at Glade Creek

125 W Virginia Ave

Starrview Homes
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 | $960 | $935 | $965 |
| River Land 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $716 | $1,674 |
| River Land 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $895 | $2,222 |
| River Land 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,414 | $950 | $2,530 |
| River Land 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,525 | $1,525 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 43 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. The Aurora - Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. 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 |
| The Aurora - Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Gramercy Row Apartment Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Land, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Land area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value River Land apartment is the 426 Walnut Ave SE Model at 426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D starting at $1,050 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Southern Hills 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 | $1.09 |
| 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 | $1.44 |
| Gramercy Row Apartment Residences | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 101 | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1X1 Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential | Studio Loft | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiver Land, Roanoke, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Land Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Land?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Land is at The Aurora - Residential listed at $935.
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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