Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (14 Rentals)

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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432 3rd St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 545 Burgoyne Rd

545 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Downtown area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Carlton Views has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I1BR,1BA$770
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$1,905
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Bluff1BR,1BA$1,985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $0.84 price per square foot 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,189. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the B1 - Ivy Model at Beacon on 5th starting at $2,317 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.84
Beacon on 5thB1 - Ivy2BR,2BA$2.01
Avemore Apartment HomesA11SRFS - Peacefield1BR,1BA$1.91
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
735 Walker Square, Unit 2B735 Walker Square1BR,1BA$2.55
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Bluff1BR,1BA$3.08
1509 E High St, Unit B1509 E High St1BR,1BA$3.92
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I1BR,1BA$1.33

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North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #14

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Downtown Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Downtown?

The cheapest apartment in North Downtown is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in North Downtown costs $3,009.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Downtown?

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 424 regular apartments in North Downtown 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 North Downtown?

Cheap apartments in North Downtown have an average cost of $1,704 which is $1,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Downtown.

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