Please note unit availability is 9/9, but could be sooner based on current tenant's departure plan.
As you can see from the pictures, this is an amazing and unique space in a classic apartment building that has only 6 apartments. Listed as a one bedroom because of closet space, this unit has a second sunroom/office/bonus room accessible through the French doors, in addition to a formal bedroom and a giant living room. It has gleaming hardwoods throughout, 12-foot ceilings, and incredible natural lighting. The galley kitchen has newer engineered vinyl flooring, a clothes washer/dryer combo unit, and will have a new refrigerator.
The building is well located near everything - Carilion Clinic and the VT/Carilion Medical School, downtown, the Roanoke Greenway system, Interstate 581 (not too close), and Towers Mall. There is off-street parking in the rear of the building.
Landlord pays for water, hot water, sewer, trash, and heating. The only expense a tenant has is electricity and cable/internet. This is a non-smoking building, and only adult cats are allowed.
PLEASE READ THE RENTAL QUALIFICATIONS BEFORE REQUESTING A TOUR. Qualified tenants will have a credit score of 700 or better, and income that is 3 times the rent, a positive rental history with no evictions, and no felonies. The security deposit is two month's rent.
Minimum one-year lease. This is a non-smoking building. If you plan to smoke, vape, burn incense or do anything other than breath in the apartment, please do not contact us. The heating system is a gas fired steam boiler and the landlord pays for the heating. There are also two gas hot water heaters in the building that are paid for by the landlord. Renter's insurance is not required but is highly recommended.
1224 Franklin Rd SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
Apartment building
1-3 beds
Available units
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What's special
Gleaming hardwoods throughoutAmazing and unique spaceGalley kitchenFormal bedroomIncredible natural lighting
Facts, features & policies
Unit features
Appliances
- Freezer
- Oven
- Refrigerator
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Tile
Neighborhood: Old Southwest
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Very WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Some TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Roanoke
Highland Park Elementary School
Grades PK-5 • 0.3 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
7/10Student Progress Rating
8/10James Madison Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.8 miles4/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Patrick Henry High School
Grades 9-12 • 2.3 miles3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
2/10College Readiness Rating
4/10Nearby apartments for rent
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 1224 Franklin Rd SW?
1224 Franklin Rd SW has a walk score of 73, it's very walkable.
What is the transit score of 1224 Franklin Rd SW?
1224 Franklin Rd SW has a transit score of 45, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to 1224 Franklin Rd SW?
The schools assigned to 1224 Franklin Rd SW include Highland Park Elementary School, James Madison Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School.
What neighborhood is 1224 Franklin Rd SW in?
1224 Franklin Rd SW is in the Old Southwest neighborhood in Roanoke, VA.








