Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Average rent in
Roanoke, VA

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Last updated on October 31, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Roanoke, VA is $1,117. This is -43%, or $827, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,117

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

202

for rent on Zumper.com

As of October 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Roanoke, VA is $1,117. This is -43%, or $827, lower than the national average.

$1.20

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

6%
71%
18%
4%
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 6% 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 $1,050. A 1-bedroom apartment in Roanoke, VA costs about $966 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,099. Houses for rent in Roanoke, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,550.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$958

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,100

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,592

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,147

10%

7%

Studio

$720

11%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$720

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$958

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

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$1,117
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,245
decreased by36%

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.

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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

118 8 1/2 St Se - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Belmont apartment for rent in Roanoke

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

748 Westwood Blvd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Washington Heights apartment for rent in Roanoke

748 Westwood Blvd Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017

2 beds

1 bath

$753

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 22

1801 Grandin Road Southwest - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9

Excellent

1801 Grandin Road Southwest

1801 Grandin Rd Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015

2 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,249

Price drop

Apartment for rent