Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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property at 615 Day Ave SW

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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615 Day Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 19 Franklin Rd SW

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 25

19 Franklin Rd SW

RoanokeVA24011
property at 611 Stewart Ave SE

$850 - $910

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$850

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$850

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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611 Stewart Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
property at 622 Allison Ave SW

$875

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$875

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$875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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622 Allison Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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 1131 Wasena Ave SW

$995

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$995

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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1131 Wasena Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 1331 Main St SW

$1,023

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$1,023

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$1,023

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1331 Main St SW

RoanokeVA24015

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property at 934 Floyd Ave SW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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934 Floyd Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 2016 Sanford Ave SW

$1,095 - $1,295

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2016 Sanford Ave SW

RoanokeVA24014
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
property at 355 Highland Ave SW

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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355 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 115 Elm Ave

$1,165

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$1,165

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$1,165

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 20

115 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016
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Pebble Creek
$1,194 - $3,642
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$1,189 - $3,637
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$5

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$1,194 - $3,642
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pebble Creek

3345 Circle Brook Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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Honeywood Apartments
$1,197 - $2,585
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$1,192 - $2,580
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$5

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$1,197 - $2,585
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Honeywood Apartments

3101 Honeywood LnRoanoke, VA 24018
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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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The River House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The River House

806 Wasena Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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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
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Cotton Mill Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cotton Mill Lofts

505 6th St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 1138 Highland Ave SE

$895

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$895

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$895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1138 Highland Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013

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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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The Jefferson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

2201 Jefferson St SWRoanoke, VA 24014
property at 1020 Jamison Ave SE

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1020 Jamison Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013
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3rd,SW,1401
1 Bedroom Apartments

3rd,SW,1401

1401 3rd St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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701 3rd Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 3rd Street

701 3rd St SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 635 Riverland Rd SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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635 Riverland Rd SE

RoanokeVA24014
property at 2420 Winthrop Ave SW

$1,277

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$1,277

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$1,277

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2420 Winthrop Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 1234 Pechin Ave SE

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Feb 1, 2027

1234 Pechin Ave SE

RoanokeVA24013

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 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $914. 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 Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$914
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,197
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249
356 Walnut Ave SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,300
Pebble CreekMallard2BR,1BA$1,316
Bent Tree2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,345
Windy Hill Key2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den & Storage2BR,2BA$1,561

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Roanoke, VA

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Roanoke area is the $1.62 price per square foot Swan Model at Pebble Creek in the in the Southern Hills neighborhood starting from $2,019. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pebble CreekSwan3BR,2BA$1.62
Windy Hill Key3 Bedroom, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.30
Bent Tree2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1.22
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
523 Arbutus Ave SE, Unit 523-B523 Arbutus Ave SE2BR,2BA$1.58
356 Walnut Ave SW1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.53
Honeywood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.46
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #35

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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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.

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