Apartments for Rent in Roanoke VA
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Roanoke, VA Apartments for Rent
Located in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke combines outdoor recreation with city amenities. The Blue Ridge Parkway provides access to hiking trails, mountain biking paths, and scenic overlooks, while the city maintains 26 miles of paved greenways for cycling and walking. Downtown features the historic City Market, Virginia's oldest continuously operating open-air market, and the Texas Tavern, a 10-seat local institution operating since 1930. Cultural attractions include the Taubman Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Transportation, and Mill Mountain Theatre. Mill Mountain Park houses the iconic 88.5-foot Roanoke Star, which inspired the city's "Star City of the South" nickname.
The rental market in Roanoke offers competitive rates compared to other Virginia cities, with average rents ranging from $761 for studios to $1,711 for four-bedroom units. One-bedroom apartments average $1,074, reflecting a 4.8% annual increase. Notable areas include Old Southwest, characterized by Victorian architecture, and the Grandin Village area near the historic Grandin Theatre. The expanding healthcare sector, centered around Carilion Clinic, has sparked development near downtown. Roanoke's evolution from its railroad heritage to its current status as a healthcare and recreation center has contributed to population growth, with the city recently exceeding 100,000 residents for the first time since 1980.
Roanoke, VA Rental Insights
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The average rent in Roanoke, VA is $1,093 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Roanoke, VA is slightly less expensive than much of the country.
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Find affordable apartments for rent in Roanoke, VA by browsing listings in budget-friendly neighborhoods such as Hollins, Cave Spring, and South Jefferson. Use filters by price, number of bedrooms, and amenities to narrow your search.
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The most popular ZIP codes for renters in Roanoke, VA are 24018, 24017, 24012, 24015, and 24016.
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The cost of living in Roanoke, VA is 8.7% lower than the national average. Daily expenses like housing, groceries, and transportation generally cost less than in many other U.S. cities.
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To live comfortably in Roanoke, VA as a single adult with no dependents, aim for a salary of at least $67,000 before taxes. Expect to spend about $8,064/year for groceries, $12,000 for goods and services, and $19,572/year for housing. To decide how much you should spend on rent, use our rent affordability calculator.
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You can find flexible rentals in Roanoke, VA by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 666 Roanoke apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Roanoke, VA has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Roanoke, VA have access to Radford University Carilion, Virginia Western Comm. Coll., Roanoke College, and Hollins University.
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