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Rental Market Trends in Roanoke, VA

What is the average rent in Roanoke, VA?

$1,074/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Roanoke, VA is $1,074 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $766 per month for a studio, $1,074 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,251 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
$766/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,074/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,251/month
943 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,544/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,369/month
735 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,714/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,195/month
2,117 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,198/month
835 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Roanoke, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $12 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 June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Roanoke, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
22% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $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, Brambleton Court, Williamson Road and Hollins are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brambleton Court
$927/month
649 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,167/month
545 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,168/month
695 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,297/month
716 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,317/month
703 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,443/month
725 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,470/month
882 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,608/month
802 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke?

Based on current rent prices, South Jefferson, Walnut Hill and Mecca Gardens are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,608/month
802 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,470/month
882 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,443/month
725 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,317/month
703 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,297/month
716 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,168/month
695 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,167/month
545 Sq Ft
Brambleton Court
$927/month
649 Sq Ft

Which Roanoke neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Roanoke with the most apartments available are Cave Spring, South Jefferson and Walnut Hill .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,443/month
725 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,804/month
557 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,608/month
802 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,317/month
703 Sq Ft
Williamson Road
$1,167/month
545 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,168/month
695 Sq Ft
Airport
$1,297/month
716 Sq Ft
Brambleton Court
$927/month
649 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,470/month
882 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 $1,074, you’ll want to make about $3,580 per month or $42,960 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 9.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Roanoke is 24.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $766 - $1,544. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 17.4% more for utilities, and 2.0% less for transportation.

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Roanoke, VA

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Apartment Averages

Brambleton Court

Roanoke, VA

South Jefferson

Roanoke, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,404/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,809/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,328/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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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