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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,409 | $1,946 |
North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $770 | $4,101 |
North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $882 | $4,732 |
North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,978 | $1,510 | $5,393 |
North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,189 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
Carlton Views | Phase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,905 |
Altoview Apartment Homes | The Bluff | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.84 |
Beacon on 5th | B1 - Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Avemore Apartment Homes | A11SRFS - Peacefield | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
735 Walker Square, Unit 2B | 735 Walker Square | 1BR,1BA | $2.55 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Altoview Apartment Homes | The Bluff | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
1509 E High St, Unit B | 1509 E High St | 1BR,1BA | $3.92 |
Carlton Views | Phase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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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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