
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (22 Rentals)
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1955 Belleville Rd SW, Unit 1953 Belleville Rd, Apt 3
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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 |
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South Roanoke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $695 | $3,068 |
South Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,507 | $975 | $3,400 |
South Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,122 | $1,210 | $4,028 |
South Roanoke 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
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There are currently 22 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 Studio unit found at The Patrick Henry priced from $879. The Everett has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Roanoke apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Patrick Henry | S1 - 1 | Studio,1BA | $879 |
The Everett | 1 Bed 1Bath - 1C | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,096 |
Pebble Creek | Heron | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Roanoke, VA
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Roanoke area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2314 Wycliffe Ave SW Model at 2314 Wycliffe Ave SW, Unit B in the in the Garden City neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Roanoke apartment is the 3 BEDROOM Model at Bent Tree starting at $2,005 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Hurt Park 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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2314 Wycliffe Ave SW, Unit B | 2314 Wycliffe Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Bent Tree | 3 BEDROOM | 3BR,1BA | $1.67 |
1801 Grandin Road Southwest | 1801 Grandin Road Southwest - 1805 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Pebble Creek | Crane | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
2225 Berkley Ave SW, Unit Apt. 2 | 2225 Berkley Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Flats at Glade Creek | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Windy Hill Key | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
The Everett | 1 Bed 1Bath - 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the South Roanoke Neighborhood in Roanoke, VA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
32 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Roanoke Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Roanoke?
The cheapest apartment in South Roanoke is The Everett which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in South Roanoke costs $1,695.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Roanoke?
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 11 regular apartments in South Roanoke 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 Roanoke?
Cheap apartments in South Roanoke have an average cost of $211 which is $1,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Roanoke.
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