
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $560 (49 Rentals)
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622 Allison Ave SW

809 Jamison Ave SE

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

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The Stone Ridge Apartments

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809 6th St SE, Unit Apt B

379 Walnut Ave SW

2840 Colonial Ave SW, Unit A12

353 Highland Ave SW
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Gardens At Grandin - II

1214 Hamilton Terrace SE

1020 Jamison Ave SE

934 Floyd Ave SW

715 Marshall Ave SW

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422 King George Ave SW, Unit 3

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Honeywood Apartments

343 Albemarle Ave SW

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Windy Hill Key
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2225 Berkley Ave SW, Unit Apt. 2

1332 Buena Vista Blvd SE

Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Heritage Hall

Summertree

Terrace North Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

The River House
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202 Elm Ave

Hounds Chase Apartments

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

2001 Lynn Ave

Summit at Roanoke

The Patrick Henry

Cotton Mill Lofts

Grandin Court Apartments

Copper Croft Apartments
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1138 Highland Ave SE

922 12th St SE

Grandin Village Apartments

South Roanoke Apartment Village

The Owl Lofts

115 Elm Ave SW

Walnut/379

The Jefferson

3rd,SW,1401
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Bridgeway Gardens

701 3rd Street

302 Mountain Ave

2415 Broadway Ave SW
South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Roanoke?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Roanoke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $850 | $2,140 |
| South Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $895 | $2,525 |
| South Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,350 | $2,173 |
| South Roanoke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,200 | $3,200 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA.
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Cheapest Available South Roanoke Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Roanoke area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. Walnut/379 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable South Roanoke 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 |
| Walnut/379 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Bridgeway Gardens | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,119 |
| 701 3rd Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| 302 Mountain Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| 2415 Broadway Ave SW | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Roanoke, VA
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Roanoke area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Bridgeway Gardens in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,035. The second greatest value South Roanoke apartment is the 1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 2006... Model at 1801 Grandin Road Southwest starting at $1,399 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Roanoke apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Bridgeway Gardens | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| 1801 Grandin Road Southwest | 1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 2006... | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Windy Hill Key | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 809 6th St SE, Unit Apt B | 809 6th St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 3433 Garden City Blvd SE, Unit 3433 Garden City Blvd SE | 3433 Garden City Blvd SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 302 Mountain Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2415 Broadway Ave SW | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 701 3rd Street | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Roanoke Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Roanoke Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Roanoke Apartment is $895 at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Roanoke Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Roanoke is starting from $1,035 at Bridgeway Gardens.
What is the most affordable South Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1801 Grandin Road Southwest and starts from $1,399.
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