
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Roanoke Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Roanoke area of Roanoke.


19 Franklin Rd SW

611 Stewart Ave SE

622 Allison Ave SW

809 Jamison Ave SE

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1222-1224 Maple Ave SW

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Stone Ridge Apartments

1131 Wasena Ave SW

1331 Main St SW
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401 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington Ave sw

934 Floyd Ave SW

2016 Sanford Ave SW

715 Marshall Ave SW

Gardens At Grandin - II

355 Highland Ave SW

115 Elm Ave

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Pebble Creek

515 Washington Avenue Southwest, Unit Washington A
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Honeywood Apartments

2216-2218 Memorial Ave SW

Edgehill Estates

Abbingdon of Old Southwest

Heritage Hall

Summertree

Terrace North Apartments

StoneBrook Apartments

The River House
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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

1138 Highland Ave SE
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922 12th St SE

Grandin Village Apartments

South Roanoke Apartment Village

Bridgeway Gardens

115 Elm Ave SW

The Jefferson

1020 Jamison Ave SE

3rd,SW,1401

701 3rd Street
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635 Riverland Rd SE

2420 Winthrop Ave SW

1234 Pechin Ave SE

356 Walnut 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 Studio Apartments | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| South Roanoke 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $800 | $1,724 |
| South Roanoke 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $895 | $2,942 |
| South Roanoke 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,879 | $1,405 | $2,306 |
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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. 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 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 | $914 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Honeywood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
| 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 |
| Windy Hill Key | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with Den & Storage | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebble Creek | Swan | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Windy Hill Key | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Bent Tree | 2 BEDROOM | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Gardens At Grandin - II | 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 | $1.60 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 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 - II.
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