Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (32 Rentals)

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1224 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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1222 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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Lambeth Lofts
Studio Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Waverly Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Ivy Garden
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Garden

100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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

The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available The Meadows Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Meadows area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ryan School Apartments priced from $788. Hearthwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable The Meadows apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$788
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$950
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
Mallside Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A11BR,1BA$1,192
TreesdaleThe Ivy - HC2BR,2BA$1,251
Culbreth Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Spark CharlottesvilleDazzle1BR,1BA$1,331
Barracks WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,355
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Meadows, VA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Meadows 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 The Meadows apartment is the Model 3A - Call for waitlist Model at Rio Hill Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.84
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 3A - Call for waitlist3BR,2BA$1.14
Arden PlaceChestnut2BR,2BA$1.79
TreesdaleThe Ivy - HC2BR,2BA$1.16
Arlington Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.76
Spark CharlottesvilleDazzle1BR,1BA$1.55
Culbreth Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Mallside Forest ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath A11BR,1BA$1.73
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35

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The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA

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

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including The Meadows, 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Meadows Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Meadows?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Meadows is under $1,359.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Meadows?

The cheapest apartment in The Meadows is Ryan School Apartments which is listed at $788, while the average apartment in The Meadows costs $2,723.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Meadows?

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 122 regular apartments in The Meadows 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 The Meadows?

Cheap apartments in The Meadows have an average cost of $1,429 which is $1,294 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Meadows.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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