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Rental Market Trends in Roanoke, VA

What is the average rent in Roanoke, VA?

$1,088/month

Average Rent

671 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Roanoke, VA is $1,088 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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, $1,088 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,282 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,544 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$792/month
329 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,088/month
671 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,282/month
938 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,544/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$847/month
311 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,433/month
876 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,691/month
993 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,197/month
1,801 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,485/month
867 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,478/month
742 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Roanoke, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $25 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 January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Roanoke, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
28% $700 - $1,000/month
42% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke?

Based on current rent prices, Hollins, Williamson Road and South Jefferson are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,087/month
657 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,257/month
544 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,341/month
730 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,363/month
754 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,423/month
801 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,931/month
788 Sq Ft
Brattonlawn
$2,062/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke?

Based on current rent prices, Brattonlawn, Mecca Gardens and Airport are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brattonlawn
$2,062/month
772 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,931/month
788 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,423/month
801 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,363/month
754 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,341/month
730 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,257/month
544 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,087/month
657 Sq Ft

Which Roanoke neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Roanoke with the most apartments available are Miller Court-Arrowood, Cave Spring and Williamson Road .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,341/month
730 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,363/month
754 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,257/month
544 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,327/month
643 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,423/month
801 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,931/month
788 Sq Ft
Brattonlawn
$2,062/month
772 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,087/month
657 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Roanoke, VA?

Because the average rent in Roanoke is $1,088, you’ll want to make about $3,626 per month or $43,512 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 8.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Roanoke is 23.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $792 - $1,544. You can expect to pay 3.1% less for groceries, 13.9% more for utilities, and 4.3% less for transportation.

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Roanoke, VA

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Brattonlawn

Roanoke, VA

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One Bedroom
$1,168/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,363/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,649/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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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