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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (19 Rentals)
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Timberlake Place Apartments
1518 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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11 Altamont CirCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Spark Charlottesville
2407 Peyton DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
602 Wilder Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22901
1009 Carlton Ave
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from $1,409Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6
Tarleton Square
701 E High StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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The Meriwether
1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Six Hundred West Main
600 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market
1343 East Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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932 Monticello Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22902
1000 Monticello Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22902
711 W Main St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
705 Maple St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,409 | $2,146 |
| Downtown Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $983 | $4,101 |
| Downtown Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,386 | $882 | $4,732 |
| Downtown Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,503 | $2,154 | $5,393 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Charlottesville Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Timberlake Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| The Meriwether | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Six Hundred West Main | E | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1,861 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville area is the $1.92 price per square foot McIntire *Newly Renovated Model at Attain on 5th in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,975. The second greatest value Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the Monticello Model at Cobalt Ridge starting at $1,866 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attain on 5th | McIntire *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market | 1343 East Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Excite | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Altoview Apartment Homes | The Carter | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Avemore Apartment Homes | A6 - Lindenwald | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Meriwether | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #6
Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
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3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Downtown Charlottesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Charlottesville is under $1,993.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Downtown Charlottesville costs $2,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 81 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Charlottesville?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,090 which is $1,260 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Charlottesville.
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