Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Villa Heights Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $400 (17 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 $660. The Flats at Rutgers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Villa Heights apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ridgeview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$660
The Flats at Rutgers1x11BR,1BA$999
Gardens At Grandin - II1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,045
Sterlingwood Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Luxury Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Villa Heights, VA

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Villa Heights area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2 bedroom with den Model at WestWind Apartment Homes in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,418. The second greatest value Villa Heights apartment is the 705 Marshall Ave SW Model at 705 Marshall Ave SW, Unit A starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
WestWind Apartment Homes2 bedroom with den2BR,1.5BA$1.18
705 Marshall Ave SW, Unit A705 Marshall Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.21
Blue Ridge Village Apartments2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.91
Countryside Estates2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.24
911 Campbell Ave SW, Unit B911 Campbell Ave SW3BR,1BA$1.27
Northridge VillageB12BR,1BA$1.28
1732 Hanover Ave NW, Unit B1732 Hanover Ave NW2BR,1BA$0.91
1117 Rugby Blvd NW, Unit B1117 Rugby Blvd NW2BR,1BA$1.12
801 Westside Blvd NW, Unit D801 Westside Blvd NW1BR,1BA$1.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Villa Heights, Roanoke, VA

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Roanoke, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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.

Getting Around the Villa Heights Neighborhood in Roanoke, VA

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Villa Heights Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Villa Heights is Ridgeview Apartments which is listed at $710, while the average apartment in Villa Heights costs $1,800.

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 6 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 $495 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Villa Heights.

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