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property at 4763 Wren Ct

4763 Wren Ct, Unit B

4763 Wren Ct
CharlottesvilleVA22911

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property at 118 Harmon St

118 Harmon St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2414 Sunset Rd

2414 Sunset Rd, Unit A

2414 Sunset Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 402 13th ST NE

402 13th ST NE, Unit C

402 13th ST NE
CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 138 Turtle Creek Rd

138 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/14/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Charlottesville$2,350$882137
Starr Hill$2,350$1,229166
Martha Jefferson$2,650$63070
Woolen Mills$2,680$63078
Barracks Road$2,723$1,086146
Ridge Street$2,723$88284
Rose Hill$2,723$882104
The Meadows$2,723$688218
Johnson Village$2,750$72593
North Downtown$3,009$88266

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
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
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1,250
Barracks WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,285
Mallside Forest Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,320
Waverly CourtTwo bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Hill ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.77
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.87
Jefferson Ridge2 Bed/2 Bath - A (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.57
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.14
1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market1343 East Market St1BR,1BA$1.78
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,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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