Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (54 Rentals)

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property at 602 Wilder Dr

602 Wilder Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2527 Hydraulic Rd

2527 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1222 Smith St

1222 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 1224 Smith St

1224 Smith St

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property at 1220 Smith St

1220 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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1226 Smith St

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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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Lambeth Lofts
Studio Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Friendship Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2527 Hydraulic Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2527 Hydraulic Rd

2527 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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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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College Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Rugby McIntyre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre Apartments

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1220 Smith St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1220 Smith St

1220 Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1605 Gordon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1605 Gordon Ave

1605 Gordon AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Northeast Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northeast Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Hearthwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Northeast Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
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
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Charlottesville, VA

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast 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 Northeast 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 Northeast 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
The Reserve at BelvedereBlue Ridge2BR,2BA$1.82
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.14
29 Central at StonefieldB22BR,2BA$1.94
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
Mallside Forest Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.91
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northeast Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Virginia including Northeast Charlottesville, Charlottesville, and the greater Charlottesville area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment complexes for the kids, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Northeast Charlottesville Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Charlottesville Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Charlottesville?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Charlottesville is under $1,420.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Northeast Charlottesville costs $4,660.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Charlottesville?

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 110 regular apartments in Northeast Charlottesville 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 Northeast Charlottesville?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,484 which is $3,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Charlottesville.

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