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Highlights

  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Large windows
  • In-unit washers and dryer
  • High speed internet
  • Downtown living experience
  • Great deal of closet space

Location

416 S Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24011, USA|Downtown Roanoke
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Management

Fairlawn at Jefferson LLC

Leasing office

(540) 339-3746

Property Overview

The Boxley Building receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, highlighting its competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and prime location that greatly enhance quality of life. Notable features include energy-efficient appliances, large windows, and convenient in-unit washers and dryers. Additionally, the property supports a vibrant lifestyle with ample social, fitness, and environmental sustainability options within walking distance, making it an attractive choice for diverse living preferences.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Boxley Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Boxley Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath684 sqft$1,125 /mo1 unit availableThis 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment offers an amazing downtown living experience with an abundance of space. Complete with large windows that provide plenty of natural light, this unit is also equipped with ample cabinet space as well as a great deal of closet space, energy efficient appliances, and in-unit washers and dryer. An additional $85.00/month Amenity Fee includes high speed internet, water, trash, and sewer. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity.

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Amenities for The Boxley Building

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveOven
RangeRefrigerator
StoveWasher and Dryer

Tech

High Speed Internet Access

Building

Sewage

Services

Trash Removal
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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About The Boxley Building

HomeApartments in RoanokeDowntown Roanoke The Boxley Building

This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment offers an amazing downtown living experience with an abundance of space. Complete with large windows that provide plenty of natural light, this unit is also equipped with ample cabinet space as well as a great deal of closet space, energy efficient appliances, and in-unit washers and dryer. An additional $85.00/month Amenity Fee includes high speed internet, water, trash, and sewer. Tenants are responsible for their own electricity.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Boxley Building is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Boxley Building has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Boxley Building
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Boxley Building stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Boxley Building goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including sewage. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Boxley Building receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Boxley Building is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Boxley Building does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Boxley Building is great for:

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • 11 health/wellness centers nearby
  • There are 17 grocery stores within 1 mile
  • 25 parks nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 137 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • 26 local event hubs within 1 mile

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 25 parks within a mile

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 The Boxley Building compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Downtown Roanoke

1-bedroom apartments at The Boxley Building cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Roanoke.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Downtown Roanoke
Roanoke
A table of studio rental data trends in Roanoke
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$750
December 2023$837
January 2024$888
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$746
A table of studio rental data trends in Downtown Roanoke
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$795
March 2024$775
June 2024$950
September 2024$795
October 2024$695
November 2024$595
January 2025$665
February 2025$659
March 2025$739
April 2025$770
May 2025$673
June 2025$595
July 2025$595
August 2025$595
October 2025$595
November 2025$595

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$45,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $45,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,125.
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Schools near The Boxley Building

Highland Park Elementary School

1212 5th st sw

roanoke, VA, 24016

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Getting around Roanoke near 416 S Jefferson St

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 416 S Jefferson St, Roanoke

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 416 S Jefferson St

Mast General Store
401 S Jefferson St
Market Square Seafood Co
108 Campbell Ave SE
Jennifer Grocery
Big Pine Trout
501 Campbell Ave SW
Sunnyside Market
502 Mountain Ave SW

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