
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (29 Rentals)
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University Heights

Spark Charlottesville

Culbreth Court Apartments

Barracks West

Crestview Apartments

120 Oaklawn Court, Unit Furnished Studio-1BR Apartment

1710 Solomon Rd

Six Hundred West Main

1519 Rosa Terrace

1532 Trailridge Rd

Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments
West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Charlottesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,939 | $1,385 | $2,176 |
West Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $759 | $4,101 |
West Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,232 | $4,732 |
West Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,675 | $5,393 |
West Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,206 | $750 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available West Charlottesville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Spark Charlottesville priced from $1,168. The Pavilion at North Grounds has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,179. Here are the most affordable West Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Spark Charlottesville | Shine | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
The Pavilion at North Grounds | 3 Bed 3 Bath - C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,179 |
The Meadows Apartments | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,201 |
Culbreth Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Barracks West | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Crestview Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Cobalt Ridge | Clearview Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,634 |
Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor) with Wood Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1,770 |
Arlington Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Charlottesville, VA
As of April 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Charlottesville area is the $2.13 price per square foot Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series Model at University Heights in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Charlottesville apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,209 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Heights | Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series | 4BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.86 |
Beacon on 5th | B1 - Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Attain on 5th | Carter | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Arlington Park Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor) with Wood Floors | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Cobalt Ridge | Clearview Townhouse R | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.94 |
5 Row Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Culbreth Court Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Spark Charlottesville | Rise | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #13
Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the West Charlottesville Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA
Walk Score®
65 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
17 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Charlottesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Charlottesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Charlottesville is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Charlottesville?
The cheapest apartment in West Charlottesville is Spark Charlottesville which is listed at $1,168, while the average apartment in West Charlottesville costs $3,140.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 99 regular apartments in West 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 West Charlottesville?
Cheap apartments in West Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,365 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Charlottesville.
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