Average Rent in Roanoke, VA

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Current Versus Historical Roanoke, VA Rents

Roanoke rentals average $815 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,120, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $156 (25.70%) year-over-year from $605 to $761. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9 (1.14%) year-over-year from $806 to $815. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $188 (18.85%) year-over-year from $998 to $1,187. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $187 (12.67%) year-over-year from $1,473 to $1,659. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $185 (-9.27%) year-over-year from $1,997 to $1,812. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.51% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.59% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$17.35	$815	$806 (1.14%)	$853 (-4.49%)
2 BR	$15.81	$1,187	$998 (18.85%)	$976 (21.59%)
3 BR	$16.42	$1,659	$1,473 (12.67%)	$1,547 (7.26%)
4+ BR	$15.70	$1,812	$1,997 (-9.27%)	$1,868 (-3.04%)

Historical Rents in Roanoke, VA

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Top Cities Near Roanoke

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Top Neighborhoods Near Roanoke

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Top Counties Near Roanoke

There are a total of 2 counties located by Roanoke, VA. Some of these counties include Roanoke, VA and Roanoke, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,148. That's roughly around $17 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Roanoke, VA. Its average rent per month is $1,120. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,175, Roanoke, VA is the most expensive county by Roanoke, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Roanoke, VA is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Roanoke, VA is 1.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Roanoke, VA	N/A	$815	$1,150	$1,120
Roanoke, VA	N/A	$815	$1,175	$1,175

Top Zipcodes Near Roanoke

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Frequently Asked Questions - Roanoke Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Roanoke, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Roanoke, VA apartments for rent is approximately $1,120. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Roanoke, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Roanoke, VA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Roanoke, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $815 and an average price per square feet of $17.35. There are a total of 15 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roanoke.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Roanoke, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $15.81. There are a total of 27 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Roanoke.

How have rent prices in Roanoke, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Roanoke, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.19%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Roanoke, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Roanoke, VA is around $896/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.