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Rental Market Trends in Roanoke, VA

What is the average rent in Roanoke, VA?

$1,095/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Roanoke, VA is $1,095 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $771 per month for a studio, $1,095 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,262 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,543 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$771/month
415 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,095/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,262/month
948 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,543/month
1,207 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$916/month
617 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,377/month
832 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,790/month
1,322 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,195/month
1,776 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,036/month
1,565 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Roanoke, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.6%, which averages out to $29 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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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke?

Based on current rent prices, Brambleton Court, Raleigh Court and Hollins are the most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brambleton Court
$923/month
648 Sq Ft
Raleigh Court
$1,079/month
743 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,238/month
724 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,322/month
652 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,333/month
703 Sq Ft
City Market Historic District
$1,379/month
662 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,404/month
698 Sq Ft
Belmont
$1,411/month
663 Sq Ft
Belmont Historic District
$1,411/month
663 Sq Ft
Colonial Avenue Area
$1,457/month
728 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Roanoke?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,830/month
816 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,727/month
577 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,727/month
577 Sq Ft
Colonial Avenue Area
$1,457/month
728 Sq Ft
Belmont
$1,411/month
663 Sq Ft
Belmont Historic District
$1,411/month
663 Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,404/month
698 Sq Ft
City Market Historic District
$1,379/month
662 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,333/month
703 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,322/month
652 Sq Ft

Which Roanoke neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cave Spring
$1,404/month
698 Sq Ft
Miller Court-Arrowood
$1,333/month
703 Sq Ft
Hollins
$1,238/month
724 Sq Ft
Mecca Gardens
$1,830/month
816 Sq Ft
Downtown Roanoke City
$1,322/month
652 Sq Ft
South Jefferson
$1,727/month
577 Sq Ft
Walnut Hill
$1,727/month
577 Sq Ft
Brambleton Court
$923/month
648 Sq Ft
City Market Historic District
$1,379/month
662 Sq Ft
Belmont
$1,411/month
663 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 $1,095, you’ll want to make about $3,650 per month or $43,800 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 8.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Roanoke is 23.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $771 - $1,543. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 17.0% more for utilities, and 2.5% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Brambleton Court

Roanoke, VA

Mecca Gardens

Roanoke, VA

Studio
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One Bedroom
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$1,376/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,569/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,647/month
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The Overlook at Daleville

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The View at Blue Ridge Commons

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$1,520 - $2,420

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The Heights at Gateway Park

601 Orange Ave NE,
Roanoke, VA 24016

$1,175 - $1,252

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Glade Creek (I)

3343 GLADE CREEK Blvd NE,
ROANOKE, VA 24012

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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