Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $759 (42 Rentals)

Parks Edge

Timberlake Place Apartments

University Heights

Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

Westgate Apartments

Spark Charlottesville

Mallside Forest Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

The Lofts at Meadowcreek

Altamont Circle Apartments

Barclay Place

Barracks West

Crestview Apartments

3007 Sun Valley Dr, Unit Apartment

120 Oaklawn Court, Unit Furnished Studio-1BR Apartment

Tarleton Square

North Woods at The Four Seasons

116 Daisy Ln, Unit Carriage House apartment

Cobalt Ridge

One Hundred Avon

Stone Creek Village

1532 Trailridge Rd
Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlottesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,761 | $622 | $2,176 |
Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $759 | $4,101 |
Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,216 | $760 | $4,732 |
Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,414 | $813 | $5,393 |
Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,231 | $750 | $5,360 |
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Getting Around Charlottesville, VA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlottesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlottesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlottesville is under $1,251.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlottesville?
The cheapest apartment in Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Charlottesville costs $3,404.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlottesville?
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 83,838 regular apartments in Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
Cheap apartments in Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,656 which is $1,748 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Signing Your Apartment Lease: The Basics
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