Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverdale Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$850 - $910

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$850

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$850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 809 Jamison Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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809 Jamison Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 1016 15th St SE

$995

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$995

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$995

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1016 15th St SE

RoanokeVA24013

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property at 1816 Bennington St SE

$1,023

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$1,023

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$1,023

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1816 Bennington St SE

RoanokeVA24014
property at 115 Elm Ave

$1,125

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$1,125

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$1,125

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

115 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016
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The Patrick Henry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrick Henry

611 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24011
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property at 1138 Highland Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013

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2114 Carvin St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

2114 Carvin St NE

2114 Carvin St NERoanoke, VA 24012
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The Hancock Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hancock Building

35 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24011
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property at 16 Church Ave SW

$950

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$950

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$950

Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

16 Church Ave SW

RoanokeVA24011
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115 Elm Ave SW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 Elm Ave SW

115 Elm Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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301 Gilmer Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

301 Gilmer Ave

301 Gilmer AveRoanoke, VA 24016

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property at 1423 Burrell St NW

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1423 Burrell St NW

RoanokeVA24012
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902 Cottage Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

902 Cottage Ave

902 Cottage AveVinton, VA 24179
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125 W Virginia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

125 W Virginia Ave

125 W Virginia AveVinton, VA 24179
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Roland E. Cook Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roland E. Cook Lofts

412 S Poplar StVinton, VA 24179
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Starrview Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Starrview Homes

716 Dale AveVinton, VA 24179
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Dogwood Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Dogwood Manor

951 E Cleveland AveVinton, VA 24179
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Niagara Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Niagara Townhouses

938-984 Niagara RdVinton, VA 24179
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Riverdale, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverdale area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. Mount Pleasant Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Riverdale apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$999
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom Third Floor1BR,1BA$1,199
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249
Aurora1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,250
Flats at Glade Creek2X12BR,1BA$1,257

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverdale, VA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverdale area is the $1.58 price per square foot 523 Arbutus Ave SE Model at 523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Riverdale apartment is the 2X1 Model at Flats at Glade Creek starting at $1,257 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Monterey neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B523 Arbutus Ave SE2BR,2BA$1.58
Flats at Glade Creek2X12BR,1BA$1.48
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom First Floor1BR,1BA$1.73
Mount Pleasant Villas1x11BR,1BA$1.98
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Riverdale, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #52

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverdale Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverdale Apartment is $895 at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverdale Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverdale is starting from $1,199 at Mount Pleasant Villas.

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