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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Gilmer, Roanoke, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Gilmer
$1,200/mo
30%vs previous year
The average rent in Gilmer 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 Gilmer
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gilmer rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gilmer, Roanoke, VA
Average rent prices in Gilmer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 30% 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
Gilmer, Roanoke, VA
Rent prices in Gilmer vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gilmer is $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilmer run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,750 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 9% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 |  2% | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $1,623 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Mountain View | $1,095 | |
Roundhill | $1,124 | |
South Jefferson | $1,350 | |
Villa Heights | $1,150 | |
Walnut Hill | $1,150 | |
Wasena | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,050 | 101% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,475 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,450 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,750
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,623
Last 30 days
1%
Mountain View
Average rent
$1,095
Roundhill
Average rent
$1,124
South Jefferson
Average rent
$1,350
Villa Heights
Average rent
$1,150
Walnut Hill
Average rent
$1,150
Wasena
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
101%
Condos
Average rent
$1,475
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gilmer, 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 Gilmer, Roanoke, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Gilmer and Mountain View by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gilmer
37%lower than the national median
42%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gilmer, Roanoke, VA is 10% higher than the median rent in Mountain View, Roanoke, VA.
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Gilmer house for rent in Roanoke
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$1,322
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Gilmer house for rent in Roanoke
829 Centre Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24016
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Gilmer house for rent in Roanoke
829 Centre Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
1 bath
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5d+ ago
Gilmer house for rent in Roanoke
829 Centre Ave Nw, Roanoke, VA 24016
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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5d+ ago
Gilmer house for rent in Roanoke
2 beds
1 bath
$1,322
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Frequently asked questions for Gilmer, Roanoke, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gilmer rental market.
How much is rent in Gilmer?
The average rent in Gilmer is $1,200 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gilmer?
Average rent prices in Gilmer have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 30% since last year.
How does Gilmer rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gilmer is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilmer?
To comfortably afford rent in Gilmer, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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).