Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Roanoke, VA rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters today are paying $49 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.4% month over month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Roanoke sits 42.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering an accessible market with 191 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios and 1-bedrooms in Roanoke run around $895/month and $892/month respectively, while 2-bedrooms sit at $1,150/month and 3-bedrooms at $1,525/month. Houses command a median of $1,472/month, compared to $995/month for apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
Deyerle rents fell 40.1% year over year to $1,198/month across 20 rentals, with Wasena and Harrison also seeing declines over 30%. This contrasts with the citywide market, which is down 2.2%, showing a localized cooldown in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Roanoke
$1,125/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Roanoke is $1,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Roanoke
191
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,472. 1-bedroom apartments in Roanoke run $890 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  6% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $892 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,947 | 5% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $1,097 | |
Colonial Avenue Area | $900 | |
Downtown Roanoke | $1,150 | |
Hollins | $1,225 | |
Hurt Park | $1,095 | |
Mecca Gardens | $1,335 | |
Old Southwest | $924 | |
Preston Park | $1,075 | |
Raleigh Court | $982 | |
South Washington Heights | $1,072 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,472 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$892
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,947
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
Raleigh Court
Average rent
$982
Mecca Gardens
Average rent
$1,335
Old Southwest
Average rent
$924
Downtown Roanoke
Average rent
$1,150
Colonial Avenue Area
Average rent
$900
South Washington Heights
Average rent
$1,072
Hurt Park
Average rent
$1,095
Hollins
Average rent
$1,225
Preston Park
Average rent
$1,075
Belmont
Average rent
$1,097
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
7%
Houses
Average rent
$1,472
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
42%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Roanoke, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Blue Ridge, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%Cost of living in Roanoke, VA
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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
5d+ ago
Downtown Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke
1 bed
1 bath
$495
House for rent
Available Jan 25
2d 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
5d+ ago
Melrose-Rugby apartment for rent in Roanoke
1117 Rugby Blvd Nw Unit B, Roanoke, VA 24017
2 beds
1 bath
$778
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 20
3d ago
1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
Grandin Court house for rent in Roanoke
Evergreen Ln Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,195
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Roanoke
1905 Summerfield Dr, Roanoke, VA 24012
4 beds
3 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
South Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke
3 beds
3 baths
$2,877
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
3d ago
2325 Memorial Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Edge Wood - Summit Hills house for rent in Roanoke
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
Monterey house for rent in Roanoke
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,103–$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
3d ago
2325 Memorial Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
357 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$835–$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
515 Washington Avenue Southwest ##B, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
Available May 19
5d+ ago
Verified
5035 Ridge Trail Run, Roanoke, VA 24019
3 beds
2 baths
$1,276
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 28
5d+ ago
2125 Orange Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
47m ago
3343 Glade Creek Blvd Ne, Roanoke, VA 24012
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,345–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
47m ago
3006 Hickory Woods Dr Ne, Roanoke, VA 24012
3 beds
2 baths
$1,725–$3,145
Price drop
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 $1,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Roanoke?
Average rent prices in Roanoke have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Roanoke rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Roanoke is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Roanoke?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Roanoke are Colonial Avenue Area ($900/mo), Old Southwest ($924/mo), and Raleigh Court ($982/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Roanoke?
To comfortably afford rent in Roanoke, you'd need to earn approximately $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Roanoke?
Roanoke's rental market in 2025 shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions following recent price adjustments across different apartment sizes.
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).