
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jefferson Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $800 (27 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Jefferson area of Roanoke.


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Stone Ridge Apartments

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2730 Forest Hill Ave NW, Unit 2732 Forest Hill

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1955 Belleville Rd SW, Unit 1953 Belleville Rd, Apt 2

631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential

Mount Pleasant Villas
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Blue Ridge Village Apartments

Gardens At Grandin - II

401 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington Ave sw

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Pebble Creek

The Aurora - Residential

515 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington A
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The Heights at Gateway Park

1129 Forest Park Blvd NW, Unit A

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Honeywood Apartments

928 2nd St SW

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733 West

Windy Hill Key
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Century Bridges

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District Vue

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523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B

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Gramercy Row Apartment Residences

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1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B

3rd,SW,1401
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356 Walnut Ave SW

1218 Hamilton Terrace SE

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Flats at Glade Creek
South Jefferson, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Jefferson?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| South Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $895 | $3,119 |
| South Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $995 | $2,942 |
| South Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,357 | $2,264 |
| South Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,545 | $1,940 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 27 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Jefferson Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Cheapest Available South Jefferson Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Jefferson area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. Stone Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable South Jefferson apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Electra | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Briskwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gardens at Grandin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Aurora | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 1 Bedroom Third Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jefferson, VA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jefferson 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 South Jefferson apartment is the Swan Model at Pebble Creek starting at $1,997 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Southern Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Jefferson apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B | 1609 Chapman Ave SW | 4BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Pebble Creek | Swan | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Gardens at Grandin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 733 West | 2 Bedroom Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B | 523 Arbutus Ave SE | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 356 Walnut Ave SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Flats at Glade Creek | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Jefferson, Roanoke, VA
Ranked #32
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Jefferson Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jefferson Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Jefferson Apartment is $895 at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Jefferson Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Jefferson is starting from $1,125 at Gardens at Grandin.
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