Studio Apartment Rent in Roanoke, VA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Roanoke, Virginia as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $1,401 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Roanoke
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Roanoke
Compare Roanoke's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | $630 |
| 2 | Martinsville | $700 |
| 3 | Bristol | $780 |
| 4 | Lexington | $830 |
| 5 | Farmville | $850 |
| 6 | Madison Heights | $880 |
| 7 | Roanoke (this page) | $883 |
| 8 | Christiansburg | $900 |
| 9 | Radford | $900 |
| 10 | Salem | $960 |
| 11 | Front Royal | $970 |
| 12 | Blacksburg | $990 |
| 13 | Waynesboro | $1,060 |
| 14 | Lynchburg | $1,100 |
| 15 | Harrisonburg | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Virginia
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Falls | $3,020 |
| 2 | Fort Hunt | $3,020 |
| 3 | Haymarket | $2,780 |
| 4 | Aldie | $2,720 |
| 5 | Gainesville | $2,670 |
| 6 | Burke | $2,560 |
| 7 | Vienna | $2,547 |
| 8 | Springfield | $2,490 |
| 9 | Chantilly | $2,440 |
| 10 | Arlington | $2,433 |
| 11 | Lorton | $2,430 |
| 12 | Oakton | $2,350 |
| 13 | Fairfax | $2,350 |
| 14 | Ashburn | $2,350 |
| 15 | Sterling | $2,257 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Roanoke.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Roanoke |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem, VA | 11.2 mi | $960 | +$77 (+9%) |
| Blacksburg, VA | 32.2 mi | $990 | +$107 (+12%) |
| Christiansburg, VA | 33.6 mi | $900 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Martinsville, VA | 38.2 mi | $700 | $-183 (-21%) |
| Radford, VA | 43.8 mi | $900 | +$17 (+2%) |
| Forest, VA | 44.1 mi | $1,140 | +$257 (+29%) |
| Lexington, VA | 46.3 mi | $830 | $-53 (-6%) |
| Lynchburg, VA | 55.2 mi | $1,100 | +$217 (+25%) |
| Danville, VA | 55.7 mi | $630 | $-253 (-29%) |
| Madison Heights, VA | 61 mi | $880 | $-3 (0%) |
| Mount Airy, NC | 70.8 mi | $810 | $-73 (-8%) |
| Princeton, WV | 72.7 mi | $580 | $-303 (-34%) |
Studio rent in Roanoke — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Roanoke?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Roanoke, Virginia is $883 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $1,401.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Roanoke?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,320 ($2,943/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.98/hour at a full-time job.
Is Roanoke expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Roanoke's studio median of $883 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 17th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Roanoke rank for studio rent in Virginia?
Among the 80 cities in Virginia with studio data, Roanoke ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Roanoke?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Martinsville ($700), Lexington ($830), Danville ($630).