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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Roanoke
$1,297/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Roanoke is $1,297 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $602 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Roanoke
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Roanoke rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Average rent prices in Downtown Roanoke have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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
Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Rent prices in Downtown Roanoke vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Roanoke is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Roanoke run $970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,197.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $970 | No Change | 88% | |
1 bedroom | $1,075 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,836 | - | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,911 | - | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Belmont | $912 | |
Colonial Avenue Area | $1,050 | |
Old Southwest | $1,111 | |
South Jefferson | $1,100 | |
Wasena | $1,250 | |
Williamson Road | $875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,500 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$970
Last year
88%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,836
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,911
Belmont
Average rent
$912
Colonial Avenue Area
Average rent
$1,050
Old Southwest
Average rent
$1,111
South Jefferson
Average rent
$1,100
Wasena
Average rent
$1,250
Williamson Road
Average rent
$875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,500
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Roanoke, 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 Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Roanoke and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Roanoke
32%lower than the national median
52%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA is 42% higher than the median rent in Belmont, Roanoke, VA.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
5d+ ago
Downtown Roanoke house for rent in Roanoke
Studio
0 baths
$495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 11
3d ago
301 1st St Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 Campbell Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
357 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Roanoke apartment for rent in Roanoke
22 Campbell Ave Sw ##Se, Roanoke, VA 24011
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Roanoke apartment for rent in Roanoke
22 Campbell Ave Se #A, Roanoke, VA 24011
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
206 Williamson Rd Se, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,500
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Roanoke apartment for rent in Roanoke
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
1d ago
110 Campbell Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
351 Campbell Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
1 bed
1 bath
$1,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
206 Williamson Rd Se, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,500
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
357 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
403 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
206 Williamson Rd Se, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,500
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
357 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 Campbell Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,150–$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
403 Salem Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24016
1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,045
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
110 Campbell Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
301 1st St Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1 bed
1 bath
$915
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
120 Luck Ave Sw, Roanoke, VA 24011
1 bed
1 bath
$970
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Roanoke, Roanoke, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Roanoke rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Roanoke?
The average rent in Downtown Roanoke is $1,297 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Roanoke?
Average rent prices in Downtown Roanoke have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Downtown Roanoke rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Roanoke is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $602 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Roanoke?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Roanoke, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).