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Apartments under $800 for Rent in Roanoke, VA

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  1. Building Photo - Ridgeview Apartments
    STUDIO
    $690
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$690
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$690

    Ridgeview Apartments

    5300 Hawthorne Rd, Roanoke, VA 24012
    (540) 384-4180
  2. Building Photo - Frontier Apartments
    1 BED
    $799
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$799
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$799
         - 12 Month Lease

    Frontier Apartments

    4302-4410 Plantation Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012
    (540) 266-3371
  4. Building Photo - 1308 Essex Ave NW
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$600
         - 12 Month Lease

    1308 Essex Ave NW

    1308 Essex Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017
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  7. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $795
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$795

    802 Stewart Ave SE Unit 2

    802 Stewart Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
  9. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $799
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$799
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$799

    1624 Chapman Ave SW

    1624 Chapman Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016

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Roanoke at a Glance

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Roanoke, VA Apartments for Rent

Roanoke's located in the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Roanoke River and is home to the iconic 88.5-foot Roanoke Star atop Mill Mountain, visible from miles away and a symbol of the city's nickname as the Star City of the South. Those looking for apartments for rent in Roanoke will find plenty of options across neighborhoods like Old Southwest, famous for its Victorian architecture, and Grandin Village, which centers around the historic Grandin Theatre. With average one-bedroom rents around $1,085 and studios starting near $789, the city offers accessible housing compared to other Virginia markets.

Renting in Roanoke provides convenient access to outdoor recreation, with 26 miles of paved greenways and direct access to the Blue Ridge Parkway for hiking and biking. Downtown features the historic City Market, Virginia's oldest continuously operating open-air market, along with dining options and cultural attractions like the Taubman Museum of Art and Virginia Museum of Transportation. The city's growing healthcare sector, anchored by Carilion Clinic, provides employment opportunities, while Interstate 81 offers straightforward commutes throughout the region. Roanoke's combination of mountain scenery, affordable apartment communities, and downtown amenities makes it an appealing option for renters seeking both natural beauty and city convenience.

Why Roanoke?

  • Beautiful historic sites, such as Fincastle, a town chartered in 1772.
  • Easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s views, trails, and campgrounds.
  • A picturesque, historic, and walkable downtown with shops and restaurants.
  • Downtown’s historic Farmer’s Market, Virginia’s oldest operating market.
  • Exploring history at Thomas Jefferson’s plantation home, Poplar Forest.
  • Concerts, events, and live performances at the Roanoke Civic Center.

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Hidden Valley High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
832 Students
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Hidden Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
830 Students
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Cave Spring High School

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Grades 9-12
1,056 Students
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Cave Spring High

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1,056 Students
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Northside High School

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Grades 9-12
919 Students
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Cave Spring Middle School

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Grades 6-8
746 Students
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Hidden Valley Middle School

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Grades 6-8
581 Students
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Northside Middle School

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Grades 6-8
648 Students
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Northside Middle

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Grades 6-8
627 Students
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Woodrow Wilson Middle School

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642 Students

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