Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (37 Rentals)

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property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$875 - $900

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$875

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$875

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 19 Highland Ave SW

$923 - $1,223

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$923

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$923

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19 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 3135 Glenoak St SE

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3135 Glenoak St SE

RoanokeVA24014

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property at 715 Marshall Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

715 Marshall Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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Heritage Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Hall

379 Highland Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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Summertree
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summertree

3787 Southway Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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StoneBrook Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

3301 Circle Brook DrRoanoke, VA 24018
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property at 202 Elm Ave

$749

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$749

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$749

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016

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The River House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The River House

806 Wasena Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
Corporate Housing
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2001 Lynn Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2001 Lynn Ave

2001 Lynn Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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Summit at Roanoke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at Roanoke

4500 Franklin Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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The Patrick Henry
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Patrick Henry

611 S Jefferson StRoanoke, VA 24011
Corporate Housing
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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
Corporate Housing

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property at 922 12th St SE

$899

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$899

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$899

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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922 12th St SE

RoanokeVA24013
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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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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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property at 1138 Highland Ave SE

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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The Jefferson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

2201 Jefferson St SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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3rd,SW,1401
1 Bedroom Apartments

3rd,SW,1401

1401 3rd St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
property at 2504 Longview Ave SW

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2504 Longview Ave SW

RoanokeVA24014

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property at 3528 Timberline Trail

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

3528 Timberline Trail

Cave SpringVA24018

South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

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. 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 Roanoke apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,289
Pebble CreekMallard2BR,1BA$1,305
Bent Tree2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,385
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,611

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Roanoke, VA

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Roanoke 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 Roanoke apartment is the 3 BEDROOM Model at Bent Tree starting at $1,885 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Southern Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Roanoke apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Bent Tree3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$1.57
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.46
Pebble CreekEgret1BR,1BA$1.61
Stone Ridge Apartments- Convenient Location1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.48
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #32

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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 $1,125 at Gardens At Grandin - II.

What is the most affordable South Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Roanoke Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windy Hill Key and starts from $1,611.

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