Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Average rent in
Roanoke, VA

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Roanoke, VA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,100

decreased by8%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

239

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Roanoke, VA is $1,100. This is -42%, or $801, lower than the national average.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
76%
15%
3%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Roanoke, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Roanoke, VA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 8% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Roanoke, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Roanoke, VA is $990. A 1-bedroom apartment in Roanoke, VA costs about $885 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,075. Houses for rent in Roanoke, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,450.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$885

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

8%

4%

Studio

$772

22%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$772

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Roanoke, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Roanoke, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Roanoke, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blue Ridge, VA.

Roanoke

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,534
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Roanoke, VA is 28% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, VA.

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Cost of living in
Roanoke, VA

The overall cost of living in Roanoke, VA is 9% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

7% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

16% lower

Housing

24% lower

Transportation

2% lower

Utilities

17% higher

Apartments for rent in Bedford

Discover rentals in Roanoke, VA

16 West Church Ave #105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke

1 bed

1 bath

$495

House for rent

Available Jan 25

1209 Chapman Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Hurt Park apartment for rent in Roanoke

1209 Chapman Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016

1 bed

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1801 Grandin Road Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9

Excellent

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015

2 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,249

Apartment for rent

2703 Broad St Nw #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Roundhill house for rent in Roanoke

2703 Broad St Nw #6, Roanoke, VA 24012

2 beds

1 bath

$849

House for rent

Available Jan 30

1748 1750 ELBERT DR - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

1748 1750 ELBERT DR

1750 Elbert Dr, Roanoke, VA 24018

3 beds

2 baths

$850

Apartment for rent

802 Rorer Ave SW - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

802 Rorer Ave SW

802 Rorer Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

809 Jamison Ave SE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

809 Jamison Ave SE

809 Jamison Ave Se, Roanoke, VA 24013

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

3726 New Spring Branch Rd Se - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Garden City house for rent in Roanoke

House for rent