Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Explore the Best Cheap Apartments in Downtown Charlottesville area of Charlottesville for Renters Looking for a Great Deal on Lower Cost Rent for the Area.

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West Main Apartments
from $9001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Carlton Views
from $1,1041 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Views

1337 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
from $1,1252 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Water Street Apartments
from $1,230Studio Apartments

Water Street Apartments

109 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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432 3rd St NE
from $1,2502 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Barracks West2BR 1BA A2BR,1BA$1,308
Cobalt RidgeClearview Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,565
Avemore Apartment HomesA4SR - Berkeley1BR,1BA$1,626

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA

As of January 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville 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 Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the B1 - Ivy Model at Beacon on 5th starting at $2,158 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University HeightsJefferson Suite - Wahoo Series4BR,2BA$2.13
Beacon on 5thB1 - Ivy2BR,2BA$1.88
Cobalt RidgeAmbrose2BR,2BA$1.78
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Tamper is Available Now! Special $1695 thro...1BR,1BA$1.92
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.25
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Avemore Apartment HomesA4SR - Berkeley1BR,1BA$2.70
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Bluff1BR,1BA$2.86
Barracks WestStudioStudio ,1BA$2.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charlottesville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is at Barracks West listed at $1,313.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment is $744 at Kindlewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is starting from $882 at Kindlewood.

What is the most affordable Downtown Charlottesville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Charlottesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Barracks West and starts from $1,941.

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