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421 Elm Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016, USA|Old Southwest
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Property Overview
421 Elm Avenue is an impressive rental option, earning a Zumper expert rating of 8.9 out of 10. It combines an exceptional amenities score of 10 with a competitive pricing rating of 10, showcasing a strong value proposition. With a prime location, residents enjoy close proximity to 128 restaurants, numerous parks, and local cultural venues, enhancing social and fitness opportunities within the community.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Dishwasher- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Wellness
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Floor plans
| 421 Elm Avenue - 3 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 575 sqft | $849 /mo | Nicely updated second-floor apartment. Kitchen features new appliances, vinyl plank flooring, and fresh paint. Has a gas furnace and central air. Ample parking is available in the alley behind the building. Community laundry room. No pets of any kind. Responsive owner and professional management. [SELF-VIEWING APPOINTMENT] All of our properties are available for self-viewing using Codebox/SentriLock. To schedule a viewing appointment, please visit our website rentgrandin. com and click on "Schedule a Showing". You will receive instructions via text message. Please do not delete or unsubscribe from this text message until you have completed the viewing. After the viewing, you will receive a link to an application. |
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Amenities for 421 Elm Avenue
Apartment Amenities
| Trash Included | Utilities/Sewer |
| Water |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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Building details
Property details
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About 421 Elm Avenue
Nicely updated second-floor apartment. Kitchen features new appliances, vinyl plank flooring, and fresh paint. Has a gas furnace and central air. Ample parking is available in the alley behind the building. Community laundry room. No pets of any kind. Responsive owner and professional management. [SELF-VIEWING APPOINTMENT] All of our properties are available for self-viewing using Codebox/SentriLock. To schedule a viewing appointment, please visit our website rentgrandin. com and click on "Schedule a Showing". You will receive instructions via text message. Please do not delete or unsubscribe from this text message until you have completed the viewing. After the viewing, you will receive a link to an application.
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Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 421 Elm Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
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Rent trends in Old Southwest
1-bedroom apartments at 421 Elm Avenue cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old Southwest.
Median rents as of Feb 7 2026.
Old Southwest
Roanoke
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $750 |
| March 2024 | $810 |
| April 2024 | $950 |
| May 2024 | $950 |
| June 2024 | $1,042 |
| July 2024 | $1,077 |
| August 2024 | $926 |
| September 2024 | $817 |
| October 2024 | $783 |
| November 2024 | $697 |
| December 2024 | $746 |
| January 2025 | $936 |
| February 2025 | $839 |
| March 2025 | $811 |
| April 2025 | $806 |
| May 2025 | $808 |
| June 2025 | $865 |
| July 2025 | $895 |
| August 2025 | $1,002 |
| September 2025 | $700 |
| October 2025 | $719 |
| November 2025 | $790 |
| December 2025 | $773 |
| January 2026 | $755 |
| February 2026 | $736 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | $749 |
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Can I afford to live at 421 Elm Ave Sw?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$33,960/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $849.
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Schools near 421 Elm Avenue
Highland Park Elementary School
1212 5th st sw
roanoke, VA, 24016
PK, K-5Public
B
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Getting around Roanoke near 421 Elm Ave Sw
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 421 Elm Ave Sw, Roanoke
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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