What is the average apartment size in Roanoke?

The average size for a Roanoke, VA apartment is 945 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Roanoke?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Roanoke is $1,328 per month, a 2.61% increase from last year’s average of $1,294.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, studios rent for $679 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,198 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,325 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,617 per month

What is the average apartment size in Roanoke?

The typical apartment in Roanoke offers about 945 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Roanoke?

Studio apartments in Roanoke average 332 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 762 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 969 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,235 sq. ft.

Roanoke, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Roanoke?

The typical rent budget in Roanoke ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Roanoke?

In Roanoke, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Roanoke is $1,328, a 2.61% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,294.

Studio Apartments at $679 offer the most budget-friendly option with 332 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $1,198, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,325 offer 969 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,235 sq ft) for $1,617, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Roanoke, VA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,328	945 sq. ft.
Studio	$679	332 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,198	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,325	969 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,617	1,235 sq. ft.

Roanoke, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Roanoke, VA have increased by 2.61% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,294 to $1,328.

What's the typical rent budget in Roanoke, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Roanoke, VA (58%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Roanoke, VA?

20,977 or 48% of the households in Roanoke, VA are renter-occupied while 22,452 or 52% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Roanoke, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Roanoke City	$1,301

How Roanoke Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Roanoke	$1,328
Richmond	$1,583
Arlington	$2,667
Alexandria	$2,158
Newport News	$1,424
Charlottesville	$2,091
Norfolk	$1,552
Virginia Beach	$1,728
Woodbridge	$2,080
Henrico	$1,581
Fredericksburg	$1,887
Blacksburg, VA	$2,217
Radford, VA	$1,339
Christiansburg, VA	$1,600
Forest, VA	$1,407

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Roanoke apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.