Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (49 Rentals)

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2527 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Eastham Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastham Village

2508 Eastham HillCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Glenwood Road Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages

3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Ivy Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Garden

100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Friendship Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2527 Hydraulic Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2527 Hydraulic Rd

2527 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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432 3rd St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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College Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Rugby McIntyre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre Apartments

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1220 Smith St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1220 Smith St

1220 Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Perch on Woodbrook
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Perch on Woodbrook

635-675 Woodbrook DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Cheapest Available Albemarle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albemarle County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $893. Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albemarle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1,250
Barracks WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,285
Mallside Forest Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,320
Waverly CourtTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$1,350
Brookdale ApartmentsAvon2BR,2BA$1,403
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,420
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,494

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.77 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath - A (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded Model at Jefferson Ridge starting at $2,140 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albemarle County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Hill ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.77
Jefferson Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath - A (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.57
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
Berkmar Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.63
Old Trail Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
The Reserve at BelvedereBlue Ridge2BR,2BA$1.82
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.14
WoodgateTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albemarle County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albemarle County is under $1,494.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?

The cheapest apartment in Albemarle County is Ryan School Apartments which is listed at $893, while the average apartment in Albemarle County costs $3,140.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albemarle County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 104 regular apartments in Albemarle County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Albemarle County?

Cheap apartments in Albemarle County have an average cost of $944 which is $2,196 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albemarle County.

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