Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $600 (71 Rentals)

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1224 Smith St

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1220 Smith St

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1226 Smith St

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1511 E High St

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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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Glenwood Road Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages

3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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2508 Eastham Hill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2508 Eastham Hill

2508 Eastham HillCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $622 to $5,393 with an overall median price of $3,374. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Ridge Street at $882, Starr Hill at $1,189, and Johnson Village at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ridge Street$2,350$88279
Starr Hill$2,485$1,189188
Johnson Village$2,573$75087
Barracks Road$2,723$759178
The Meadows$2,723$622229
Woolen Mills$2,799$63060
Downtown Charlottesville$2,817$770171
Martha Jefferson$2,817$63055
Rose Hill$2,817$882153
North Downtown$3,009$77053

Cheapest Available Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood priced from $744. Carlton Views in the North Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I1BR,1BA$770
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$788
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$950
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
Mallside Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A11BR,1BA$1,192
TreesdaleThe Ivy - HC2BR,2BA$1,251
Culbreth Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $1.70 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,772. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,189 with a $0.84 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Hill ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.70
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.84
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 3A - Call for waitlist3BR,2BA$1.14
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
TreesdaleThe Ivy - HC2BR,2BA$1.16
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A602BR,1BA$1.53
Spark CharlottesvilleDazzle1BR,1BA$1.55
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35

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Charlottesville Overview

Home to two presidents during its time, Charlottesville is a thriving city located in the heart of the proud state of Virginia. Home to around 150,000 residents as well as the Unversity of Virginia, this on-the-rise locale is an excellent option for anyone in the market for a new southern apartment.

Why live in Charlottesville, VA?

Known around the globe for its assortment of historic sites, thriving breweries and southern charm, Charlottesville apartments for rent are available to suit a large range of budgets and needs. Ideal for the student on the move or a young professional eager to kickstart their career, rentals in Charlottesville place you right in the heart of the excitement of Virginia, from area festivals to public parks, hopping nightlife to quaint markets.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #120

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $1,295.

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 $3,374.

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 1,605 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 $1,540 which is $1,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.

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