
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Jefferson Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Jefferson area of Roanoke.


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Blue Ridge Village Apartments

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1843 Oxford Ave SW, Unit Grandin Village Room #1, Unit Grandin Village Room #1

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

19 Highland Ave SW

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Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location

The Aurora - Residential

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631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential
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1955 Belleville Rd SW, Unit 1953 Belleville Rd, Apt 2, Unit 1953 Belleville Rd, Apt 2

Mount Pleasant Villas

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The Heights at Gateway Park

2744 Melrose Ave, Unit 1-214

Gardens At Grandin - II

401 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington Ave sw

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Pebble Creek

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Gramercy Row Apartment Residences
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Honeywood Apartments

701 3rd Street

Windy Hill Key

515 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington A, Unit Washington A

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733 West

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District Vue

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Century Bridges

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1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B, Unit B
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523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B, Unit 523-B

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The Everly

1411 Clarke Ave SW, Unit Apartment 2

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1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment

3rd,SW,1401

356 Walnut Ave SW

1414 Hamilton Terrace SE

Flats at Glade Creek
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Jefferson Studio Apartments | $965 | $935 | $1,040 |
| South Jefferson 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,289 | $696 | $1,718 |
| South Jefferson 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,500 | $923 | $2,942 |
| South Jefferson 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $1,249 | $2,680 |
| South Jefferson 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,790 | $1,940 |
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There are currently 32 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- Convenient Location has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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- Convenient Location | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Aurora - Residential | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $935 |
| 631 Campbell Ave LLC - Residential | Studio Loft | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| 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 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Blue Ridge Village Apartments | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Jefferson, VA
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Jefferson area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windy Hill Key in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,611. The second greatest value South Jefferson apartment is the 2/1.5 50% AMI Model at Blue Ridge Village Apartments starting at $1,173 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Gilmer 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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| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Blue Ridge Village Apartments | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| District Vue | Skydale | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
| 733 West | 2 Bedroom Reno | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| The Heights at Gateway Park | 2 Bedroom First Floor Interior | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
| Pebble Creek | Egret | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom with Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| 3rd,SW,1401 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Jefferson, Roanoke, VA
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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
What is a cheap apartment in South Jefferson?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Jefferson is under $1,249.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Jefferson?
The cheapest apartment in South Jefferson is 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in South Jefferson costs $1,940.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Jefferson?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in South Jefferson that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Jefferson?
Cheap apartments in South Jefferson have an average cost of $119 which is $1,821 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Jefferson.
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