
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (56 Rentals)
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622 Allison Ave SW

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

809 Jamison Ave SE

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Stone Ridge Apartments

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

1331 Main St SW

2204 York Rd SW

Gardens at Grandin

934 Floyd Ave SW
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401 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington Ave sw

2016 Sanford Ave SW

715 Marshall Ave SW

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Pebble Creek

115 Elm Ave

1131 Wasena Ave SW

355 Highland Ave SW

515 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington A

2216-2218 Memorial Ave SW

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Honeywood Apartments
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928 2nd St SW

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Bent Tree

Windy Hill Key

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Century Bridges

2209 Jefferson St SW

2031 Westover Ave SW

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523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B

1520 Sherwood Ave SW

Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest
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Heritage Hall

Summertree

Terrace North Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

The River House

Hounds Chase Apartments

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

2001 Lynn Ave

Summit at Roanoke

The Patrick Henry
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Cotton Mill Lofts

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Copper Croft Apartments

Grandin Village Apartments

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16 Church Ave SW

Bridgeway Gardens

115 Elm Ave SW

The Jefferson

Briskwood Apartments
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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 | $1,366 | $850 | $3,119 |
| South Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $895 | $2,942 |
| South Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,902 | $1,405 | $2,474 |
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There are currently 56 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. 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 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 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Briskwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Gardens at Grandin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| 701 3rd Street | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| 356 Walnut Ave SW | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Pebble Creek | Mallard | 2BR,1BA | $1,316 |
| Bent Tree | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Roanoke, VA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Roanoke area is the $1.60 price per square foot Swan Model at Pebble Creek in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $1,997. The second greatest value South Roanoke apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Windy Hill Key starting at $1,611 with a $1.30 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Creek | Swan | 3BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Bent Tree | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Gardens at Grandin | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| 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 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Briskwood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
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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.
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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