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

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Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

Westgate Apartments

Spark Charlottesville

Mallside Forest Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

Altamont Circle Apartments

Treesdale

Barclay Place

Barracks West

Rio Hill Apartments

1224 Smith St

1222 Smith St

Crestview Apartments

Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments

Ryan School Apartments
The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Meadows?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Meadows Studio Apartments | $1,826 | $622 | $2,176 |
The Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,924 | $759 | $3,050 |
The Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $883 | $3,600 |
The Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,099 | $1,132 | $3,806 |
The Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,229 | $1,189 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Meadows Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $788 |
Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
The Pavilion at North Grounds | 3 Bed 3 Bath - C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,179 |
Mallside Forest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
Treesdale | The Ivy - HC | 2BR,2BA | $1,251 |
Culbreth Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Spark Charlottesville | Dazzle | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
Barracks West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.84 |
Rio Hill Apartments | Model 3A - Call for waitlist | 3BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Arden Place | Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Treesdale | The Ivy - HC | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Arlington Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Spark Charlottesville | Dazzle | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Culbreth Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Mallside Forest Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
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Best Local Schools in The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
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Best Local Schools in The Meadows, Charlottesville, VA
Walker Upper Elementary
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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
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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