The Heights at Gateway Park
601 Orange Ave NE,
Roanoke, VA 24016
$999 - $1,686 Total Monthly Price
1-2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Roanoke, VA
What is the average rent in Roanoke, VA?
$1,097/month
Average Rent
672 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in Roanoke, VA is $1,097 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Roanoke more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Roanoke, you can expect to pay about $792 per month for a studio, $1,097 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,312 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,643 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Roanoke, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $30 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Roanoke, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
22%
Below $700/month
29%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke?
Based on current rent prices, Hollins, Downtown Roanoke City and Belmont are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke?
Based on current rent prices, Brattonlawn, Mecca Gardens and Walnut Hill are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke.
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Which Roanoke neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Roanoke with the most apartments available are Cave Spring, Miller Court-Arrowood and Mecca Gardens .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Roanoke, VA?
Because the average rent in Roanoke is $1,097, you’ll want to make about $3,656 per month or $43,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Roanoke, VA is 7.6% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Roanoke is 22.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $792 - $1,643. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 12.8% more for utilities, and 4.9% less for transportation.
How does Roanoke, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Roanoke, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$1,168/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,378/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,630/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.