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214 9th St SW

4763 Wren Ct, Unit B

2515 Huntington Rd

1000 Linden Ave

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

1243 Cedars Ct

830 Runnel Ct

247 Stribling Ave

1580 Wickham Pond Dr
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1000 Monticello Rd

2527 Hydraulic Rd, Unit 23

1305 Cherry Ave

932 Monticello Rd

711 W Main St

879 Ridge St

157 Hessian Hills Way

260 Riverbend Dr

140 Hessian Hills Cir

1100 Wolf Trap Rd
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705 Maple St

143 Green Turtle Ln

118 Harmon St

800 Runnel Ct

115 Hessian Hills Ridge

196 Yellowstone Dr

2414 Sunset Rd, Unit A

402 13th ST NE, Unit C

161 Hessian Hills Way

103 Doncaster Ln
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112 Scarborough Pl

138 Turtle Creek Rd

205 Douglas Avenue, Unit Two

111 Turtle Creek Rd

111 Turtle Creek Rd
Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Charlottesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,950 | $1,400 | $2,800 |
Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,547 | $920 | $4,500 |
Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,990 | $2,295 | $5,000 |
Charlottesville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,447 | $5,495 | $7,400 |
Charlottesville 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
Charlottesville 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,795 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA
Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $630 to $5,393 with an overall median price of $3,331. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Charlottesville at $882, Starr Hill at $1,229, and Martha Jefferson at $630. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Charlottesville | $2,350 | $882 | 137 |
Starr Hill | $2,350 | $1,229 | 166 |
Martha Jefferson | $2,650 | $630 | 70 |
Woolen Mills | $2,680 | $630 | 78 |
Barracks Road | $2,723 | $1,086 | 146 |
Ridge Street | $2,723 | $882 | 84 |
Rose Hill | $2,723 | $882 | 104 |
The Meadows | $2,723 | $688 | 218 |
Johnson Village | $2,750 | $725 | 93 |
North Downtown | $3,009 | $882 | 66 |
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. Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
The Pavilion at North Grounds | 3 Bed 3 Bath - C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,179 |
Rio Hill Apartments | Model 2A - Call for waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Barracks West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Mallside Forest Apartments | 1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,320 |
Waverly Court | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $1.77 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,229 with a $0.87 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Carriage Hill Apartments | Roosevelt | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
Jefferson Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath - A (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
Brookdale Apartments | Azalea | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Rio Hill Apartments | Model 2A - Call for waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market | 1343 East Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlottesville
What type of rentals are currently available in Charlottesville?
There are currently 263 Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,393. There are also 155 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlottesville ranging from $595 to $11,795.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charlottesville?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlottesville ranges from $595 to $11,795 with an average monthly rent of $5,351.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlottesville?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlottesville range from $813 to $5,393, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $920 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,229.
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