Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wasena Neighborhood of Roanoke, VA from $500 (53 Rentals)

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Blue Ridge Village
$824 - $1,203
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$666 - $1,045
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$158
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$824 - $1,203
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Blue Ridge Village

2744 Melrose Ave NWRoanoke, VA 24017
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property at 802 Rorer Ave SW

$895

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$895
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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 Rorer Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 1610 Hampton Ave SW

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1610 Hampton Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
property at 1117 Rugby Blvd NW

$923

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$923
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$923

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 20

1117 Rugby Blvd NW

RoanokeVA24017
property at 809 Ferdinand Ave SW

$950

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$950
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$950

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 19

809 Ferdinand Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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property at 1912 Wayne St NE

$950

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$950
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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 5

1912 Wayne St NE

RoanokeVA24012
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The Electra
$965 - $975
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$915 - $925
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$50
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$965 - $975
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Electra

631 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 2339 Memorial Ave SW

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2339 Memorial Ave SW

RoanokeVA24015
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The Heights at Gateway Park
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$999 - $1,499
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$999 - $1,499
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$999 - $1,499
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The Heights at Gateway Park

601 Orange Ave NERoanoke, VA 24016
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property at 3135 Glenoak St SE

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3135 Glenoak St SE

RoanokeVA24014
property at 1802 Patterson Ave SW

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

1802 Patterson Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
property at 19 Highland Ave SW

$1,023 - $1,223

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$1,023
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$1,023

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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19 Highland Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016

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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
property at 829 Ferdinand Ave SW

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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829 Ferdinand Ave SW

RoanokeVA24016
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Edgehill Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edgehill Estates

739 Townside Rd SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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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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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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property at 202 Elm Ave

$749

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$749
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$749

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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202 Elm Ave

RoanokeVA24016
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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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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
Corporate Housing

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The Hancock Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hancock Building

35 Campbell Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24011
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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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Bridgeway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridgeway Gardens

2307-2317 Memorial Ave SWRoanoke, VA 24015
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property at 2425 Longview Ave SW

$995

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$995
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$995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2425 Longview Ave SW

RoanokeVA24014
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The Jefferson
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

2201 Jefferson St SWRoanoke, VA 24014
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3rd,SW,1401
1 Bedroom Apartments

3rd,SW,1401

1401 3rd St SWRoanoke, VA 24016

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Wasena, Roanoke, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wasena Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wasena area of Roanoke, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW priced from $895. The Aurora - Residential has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $935. Here are the most affordable Wasena apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1222-1224 Maple Ave SW1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$895
The Aurora - Residential0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$935
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
The ElectraStudio LoftStudio,1BA$965
The Heights at Gateway Park1 Bedroom Third Floor1BR,1BA$999
3rd,SW,14011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,125
Blue Ridge Village2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,173
701 3rd Street2x12BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wasena, VA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wasena area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1841 Oxford Ave SW Model at 1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,825. The second greatest value Wasena apartment is the 1609 Chapman Ave SW Model at 1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B starting at $1,525 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Gilmer neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wasena apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1841 Oxford Ave SW, Unit 2 Bd 1 Ba Eco Apartment1841 Oxford Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.14
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit B1609 Chapman Ave SW4BR,1BA$1.09
Bent Tree3 BEDROOM3BR,1BA$1.57
Blue Ridge Village2/1.5 50% AMI2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Gardens At Grandin - II2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
733 West2 Bedroom Reno2BR,2BA$1.53
Langdon Square2x22BR,2BA$1.55
The Heights at Gateway Park2 Bedroom First Floor Interior2BR,2BA$1.55
426 Walnut Ave SE, Unit D426 Walnut Ave SE2BR,1BA$1.40
Stone Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wasena Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wasena?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wasena is under $1,249.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wasena?

The cheapest apartment in Wasena is 1222-1224 Maple Ave SW which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Wasena costs $1,865.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wasena?

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 4 regular apartments in Wasena 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 Wasena?

Cheap apartments in Wasena have an average cost of $197 which is $1,668 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wasena.

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