Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Roanoke rent stands today
Roanoke, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Month over month, rents increased 4.2%, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Roanoke sits 36.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost option for renters with 227 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Roanoke, studios rent for about $1,045/month, 1-bedrooms are around $900/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,200/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,550/month and $2,227/month respectively, providing a wide range of options for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Edge Wood Summit Hills rents fell 40.5% year over year to $923/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide flat trend, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Roanoke
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Roanoke is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Roanoke
227
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Roanoke rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Roanoke, VA
Average rent prices in Roanoke have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Roanoke, VA
Rent prices in Roanoke vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Roanoke is $1,047, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Roanoke run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,045 |  3% | 97% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,550 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,227 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,025 | |
Colonial Avenue Area | $1,050 | |
Downtown Roanoke | $1,249 | |
Hollins | $1,435 | |
Mecca Gardens | $1,340 | |
Morningside | $1,300 | |
Old Southwest | $985 | |
Raleigh Court | $1,175 | |
Roundhill | $995 | |
Williamson Road | $875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,047 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 8% | 6% | |
Houses | $1,525 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
97%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,227
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Raleigh Court
Average rent
$1,175
Downtown Roanoke
Average rent
$1,249
Old Southwest
Average rent
$985
Mecca Gardens
Average rent
$1,340
Williamson Road
Average rent
$875
Colonial Avenue Area
Average rent
$1,050
Hollins
Average rent
$1,435
Roundhill
Average rent
$995
Morningside
Average rent
$1,300
Belmont
Average rent
$1,025
Apartments
Average rent
$1,047
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Roanoke, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Roanoke and Blue Ridge by all bedroom counts and property types.
Roanoke
37%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Roanoke, VA is 6% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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15%$1,475
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1%$1,360
50%$1,407
1%$1,532
12%$1,025
21%Cost of living in Roanoke, VA
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 22% lower |
| Transportation | 5% lower |
| Utilities | 12% higher |
Discover rentals in Roanoke, VA
1d ago
1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
2–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$1,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Riverdale apartment for rent in Roanoke
1629 Redwood Rd Se, Roanoke, VA 24014
2 beds
1 bath
$916
$816
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke
3720 Panorama Ave Nw Apt 34, Roanoke, VA 24017
2 beds
1 bath
$823
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
18h ago
1501 Patterson Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke
4 beds
3 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke
6880 Linn Cove Ct, Roanoke, VA 24018
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grandin Court house for rent in Roanoke
2911 Evergreen Ln Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,275
House for rent
5d+ ago
River Land apartment for rent in Roanoke
770 Riverland Rd Se #A, Roanoke, VA 24014
4 beds
3 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
18h ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
Monterey house for rent in Roanoke
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
6h ago
807 Whitney Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24012
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2324 Orange Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
1d ago
2037 Laburnum Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
12h ago
343 Albemarle Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,122
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
357 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,315–$1,445
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
6h ago
807 Whitney Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24012
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
6h ago
New Rosewood/Summertree Apts - January 1, 2025, Roanoke, VA 24014
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Raleigh Court apartment for rent in Roanoke
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Roanoke, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Roanoke rental market.
How much is rent in Roanoke?
The average rent in Roanoke is $1,200 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Roanoke?
Average rent prices in Roanoke have increased by 4% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Roanoke rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Roanoke is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Roanoke?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke are Williamson Road ($875/mo), Old Southwest ($985/mo), and Roundhill ($995/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Roanoke?
To comfortably afford rent in Roanoke, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Roanoke?
May offers the lowest rents in Roanoke with roughly a 6.5% difference from peak July prices, while December stands out as the least competitive month with lower overall demand.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).