Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Washington Heights Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (42 Rentals)

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property at 813 Westside Blvd NW

$671

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$671

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813 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 809 Westside Blvd NW

$671

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$671

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$671

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809 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 817 Westside Blvd NW

$671

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$671

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$671

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817 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 802 Westside Blvd NW

$671

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$671

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$671

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802 Westside Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1714 Melrose Ave NW

$823

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$823

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$823

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

1714 Melrose Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 3720 Panorama Ave NW

$823 - $878

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$823

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$823

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3720 Panorama Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1506 Gilmer Ave NW

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 28

1506 Gilmer Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017

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property at 2363 Mountain View Terrace SW

$875 - $895

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$895

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$895

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The Cove Apartments
$916 - $1,201
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$916 - $1,201

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$916 - $1,201
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The Cove Apartments

3816 Panorama Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 1329 Campbell Ave SW

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1329 Campbell Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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West Creek Manor
$1,075 - $1,435
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$975 - $1,335
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$100

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$1,075 - $1,435
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West Creek Manor

410-1 Westside Blvd NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 1818 Rorer 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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1818 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 2125 Orange Ave NW

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2125 Orange Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 1415 Chapman Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1415 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Brandon Point Apartments
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$1,150 - $1,650
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$1,150 - $1,650

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$1,150 - $1,650
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 20

Brandon Point Apartments

3801-3819 Stratford Park Dr SWRoanoke, VA 24018
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property at 1430 Chapman 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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1430 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Sterlingwood Apartments
$1,196 - $1,572
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$1,166 - $1,542
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$30

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$1,196 - $1,572
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Sterlingwood Apartments

2215 Montauk RdRoanoke, VA 24017
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Northridge Village
$1,217 - $1,740
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$1,217 - $1,740

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Northridge Village

5204 Lancelot LnRoanoke, VA 24019
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832 Westside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

832 Westside

832 NW Westside BlvdRoanoke, VA 24017
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Ashton Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashton Heights

3530 Dona Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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El Ray Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Ray Apartments

2627 Westover Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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Greenbrier West
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier West

4102-4112 Virginia Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 1624 Chapman Ave SW

$799

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$799

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$799

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1624 Chapman Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Park Towne
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Towne

1716 Empress Dr NWRoanoke, VA 24012
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Ferncliff Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ferncliff Apartments

3533 Ferncliff Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
property at 3821 Vermont Ave NW

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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3821 Vermont Ave NW

RoanokeVA24017
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The Riverwalk at Salem
$1,295 - $1,565
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$1,215 - $1,485
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The Riverwalk at Salem

1650 Lancing DrSalem, VA 24153
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Oak Park Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Park Apartments

105 Otter AveSalem, VA 24153
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South Washington Heights, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Washington Heights area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1624 SW Chapman Ave priced from $799. The Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable South Washington Heights apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$916
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,075
CAMELOT VILLAGE2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,155
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,196
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1,217
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2-Bedroom Silver without washer and dryer hook-...2BR,1BA$1,249
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,295
733 West2 Bedroom Classic2BR,2BA$1,439

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Washington Heights, VA

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Washington Heights area is the $1.06 price per square foot 3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan Model at Countryside Estates in the in the Peachtree Norwood neighborhood starting from $1,457. The second greatest value South Washington Heights apartment is the 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Bridgeway Gardens starting at $1,035 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Countryside Estates3 Bedroom x 1.5 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan3BR,1.5BA$1.06
Bridgeway Gardens2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1614 Lexington Ave SW, Unit 1614 Lexington Ave. Apt 21614 Lexington Ave SW1BR,1BA$1.05
733 West2 Bedroom Reno2BR,2BA$1.57
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
The Riverwalk at Salem2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.36
WESTWIND APARTMENT HOMES2 Bedroom Gold without washer dryer hook ups2BR,1.5BA$1.51
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
The Cove Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.15
1624 SW Chapman Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Washington Heights Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Washington Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Washington Heights Apartment is $799 at 1624 SW Chapman Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Washington Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Washington Heights is starting from $916 at The Cove Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Countryside Estates and starts from $1,457.

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