Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (12 Rentals)

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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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2703 Broad St NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

2703 Broad St NW

2703 Broad St NWRoanoke, VA 24012

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Villa Heights, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Villa Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Villa Heights area of Roanoke, VA is a Studio unit found at Ridgeview Apartments priced from $710. Sterlingwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Villa Heights apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$710
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,025
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,045
West Creek Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,119
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Villa Heights, VA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Villa Heights area is the $1.09 price per square foot 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Villa Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom Reno Model at 733 West starting at $1,625 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Villa Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.09
733 West3 Bedroom Reno3BR,2BA$1.38
WestWind Apartment Homes2 bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.07
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.15
West Creek Manor3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.33
The Flats at Rutgers2x12BR,1BA$1.48
The View at Blue Ridge CommonsDenali1BR,1BA$1.97
CAMELOT VILLAGE1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Villa Heights, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #15

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

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Virginia including Villa Heights, Roanoke, and the greater Roanoke area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Villa Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Villa Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Villa Heights is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Villa Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Villa Heights is Sterlingwood Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Villa Heights costs $1,837.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Villa Heights?

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 5 regular apartments in Villa Heights 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 Villa Heights?

Cheap apartments in Villa Heights have an average cost of $532 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Villa Heights.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.