
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barracks Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (17 Rentals)
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Barracks, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Barracks?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Barracks Studio Apartments | $1,865 | $950 | $2,176 |
Barracks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,086 | $4,101 |
Barracks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,313 | $1,232 | $4,732 |
Barracks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $1,550 | $5,393 |
Barracks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,723 | $2,083 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Barracks Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available Barracks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barracks area of Charlottesville, VA is a Studio unit found at Hearthwood priced from $950. Waverly Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Barracks apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Waverly Court | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Six Hundred West Main | E | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Cobalt Ridge | Carrsbrook | 2BR,1BA | $1,746 |
City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barracks, VA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Barracks area is the $2.13 price per square foot Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series Model at University Heights in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Barracks apartment is the B2 Model at 29 Central at Stonefield starting at $2,109 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Venable neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barracks apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Heights | Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series | 4BR,2BA | $2.13 |
29 Central at Stonefield | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
Cobalt Ridge | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
10th & Dairy | 1 BEDROOM M | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
The Elysian at Stonefield | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.63 |
Six Hundred West Main | E | Studio ,1BA | $3.66 |
Lark on Main | 1 Bed, 1 Bath with Study | 1BR,1BA | $6.51 |
Hearthwood | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
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Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Barracks, Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barracks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Barracks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Barracks is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Barracks?
The cheapest apartment in Barracks is Hearthwood which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Barracks costs $3,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Barracks?
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 81 regular apartments in Barracks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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