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Roanoke, VA

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Welcome to the Star City of the South

Scenic Hiking Active Restaurants

The beautiful mountain scenery makes Roanoke a popular tourist destination, and renters who choose to make this city their home get to enjoy the gorgeous views every day. With so much lush wilderness all around, outdoor recreation is very popular. The surrounding hills contain hundreds of miles of trails perfect for hiking and biking, as well as several lakes and rivers ideal for boating, swimming, or fishing. Even driving around town can be a delight, with the local Blue Ridge Parkway commonly recognized as “America’s Favorite Drive.”

The dining scene is among the best in the region, featuring a diverse array of restaurants that range from upscale dining to casual eateries. The food truck community continues to thrive, offering various culinary delights. The city is a good distance from other major metropolitan areas, but convenient access to I-81 and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport makes it easy to get anywhere, anytime.

Explore the City

Shopping along Market Street

The historic City Market contains shops and restaurants

The scenic Elmwood Park amphitheater

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Roanoke, VA is $758 for a studio, $1,092 for one bedroom, $1,234 for two bedrooms, and $1,442 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Roanoke has increased by 5.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,092/month
682 Sq Ft
House
$1,690/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,710/month
1,289 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Grandin Court Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

370 Students

9
out of 10

Cave Spring Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

508 Students

8
out of 10

Oak Grove Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

415 Students

8
out of 10

Penn Forest Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

8
out of 10

Bonsack Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

320 Students

8
out of 10

Cave Spring Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

765 Students

7
out of 10

Northside Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

627 Students

7
out of 10

Hidden Valley Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

578 Students

7
out of 10

James Madison Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

580 Students

4
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

642 Students

3
out of 10

Cave Spring High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,056 Students

7
out of 10

Hidden Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

830 Students

7
out of 10

Northside High

Public

Grades 9-12

950 Students

5
out of 10

Patrick Henry High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,005 Students

3
out of 10

William Fleming High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,911 Students

2
out of 10

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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