
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA from $400 (28 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Roanoke City County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Roanoke City County Studio Apartments | $1,239 | $1,229 | $1,250 |
Roanoke City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $615 | $2,643 |
Roanoke City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $850 | $2,970 |
Roanoke City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $1,095 | $3,986 |
Roanoke City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,762 | $1,725 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Roanoke City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Roanoke City County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Mount Pleasant Villas in the Gilmer neighborhood priced from $949. Harrison School in the Gilmer neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $966. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Roanoke City County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mount Pleasant Villas | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Harrison School | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $966 |
The Patrick Henry | S1 - 3 | Studio,1BA | $970 |
The Flats at Rutgers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Roanoke City County, VA
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Roanoke City County area is the $1.13 price per square foot One bed 1 1/2 bath Model at Horton Lofts in the in the Gilmer neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Roanoke City County apartment is the Renovated Three Bedroom Model at Glade Creek (I) starting at $1,655 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Gainsboro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Roanoke City County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Horton Lofts | One bed 1 1/2 bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
Glade Creek (I) | Renovated Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
1609 Chapman Ave SW, Unit A | 1609 Chapman Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Blue Ridge Village Apartments | 2/1.5 50% AMI | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
Countryside Estates | 2 Bedroom x 1 Bathroom Classic Floor Plan | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
1732 Hanover Ave NW, Unit B | 1732 Hanover Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
1843 Oxford Ave SW, Unit Grandin Village Room #1 | 1843 Oxford Ave SW | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
1827 Jerome St SE, Unit 1827 | 1827 Jerome St SE | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
1117 Rugby Blvd NW, Unit B | 1117 Rugby Blvd NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
1714 Melrose Ave NW, Unit 2 | 1714 Melrose Ave NW | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Roanoke City County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment is $949 at Mount Pleasant Villas.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Roanoke City County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Roanoke City County is starting from $1,045 at Blue Ridge Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Roanoke City County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Roanoke City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Countryside Estates and starts from $1,399.
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