Roanoke, VA Rent History

140 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,368
1-year change
+3.5%
$46/mo
5-year change
+38.5%
$380/mo
10-year change
+77.0%
$595/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Roanoke

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$740/mo—0.0%
2016$759/mo+2.6%+2.6%
2017$785/mo+3.4%+6.1%
2018$793/mo+1.0%+7.2%
2019$836/mo+5.4%+13.0%
2020$880/mo+5.3%+18.9%
2021$934/mo+6.1%+26.2%
2022$1,089/mo+16.6%+47.2%
2023$1,179/mo+8.3%+59.3%
2024$1,236/mo+4.8%+67.0%
2025$1,304/mo+5.5%+76.2%
2026$1,351/mo+3.6%+82.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Roanoke changed since 2015?

Median rent in Roanoke, VA was $746 in 2015-01 and is $1,368 as of 2026-09 — a change of $622 per month over 11 years.

How much has Roanoke rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Roanoke, VA has changed +38.5% ($380 per month). The current median is $1,368.

What has rent in Roanoke done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Roanoke, VA has changed +77.0% ($595 per month). It is now $1,368.

Is rent in Roanoke going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Roanoke, VA has increased +3.5% ($46/mo). Current median: $1,368.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.