Downtown Roanoke City

Roanoke, VA

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Downtown Roanoke City - Roanoke, VA

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At the very heart of Roanoke, Virginia lies downtown Roanoke, home to the city's central business, market, and historic districts. Apartments in the downtown area make working and living in the city convenient. Beach lovers find themselves within a 20-minute drive of Virginia Beach and the great Atlantic Ocean. A free Star Line trolley service makes motoring the streets downtown simple and easy, and biking enthusiasts take advantage of free parking.

Elmwood Park serves as a gathering spot for natives downtown while doubling as Southwest Virginia's premiere venue for festivals and concerts. The park's outdoor ice rink provides wintertime fun for kids from ages one to 99.

More than 60 restaurants throughout the downtown area delight resident foodies. Sample southern comfort food at Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint where the locals order their Jack Bondurant burgers with sides of sweet potato fries. Lighter fare can be found at Wildflour Restaurant and Bakery, where patrons swear by the dragon's tooth sandwich and summer salad.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Roanoke City is $885 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, and $1,493 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Roanoke City has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 457 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $885/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 678 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,181/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 710 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

90

Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

51

Good Transit

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

80

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Science Museum of Western Virginia
  • Mill Mountain Park and Discovery Center
  • Mill Mountain Zoo
  • Wolf Creek Greenway

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)

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