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

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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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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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1605 Gordon Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1605 Gordon Ave

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

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1,168
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
The Meadows Apartments1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,201
Culbreth Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295
Barracks WestTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,355
Crestview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,395
Cobalt RidgeClearview Townhouse2BR,1BA$1,634
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor) with Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1,770
Arlington Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University HeightsJefferson Suite - Wahoo Series4BR,2BA$2.13
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.86
Beacon on 5thB1 - Ivy2BR,2BA$1.92
Attain on 5thCarter2BR,2BA$1.99
Arlington Park TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.80
Jefferson Ridge1 Bed/1 Bath (2nd floor) with Wood Floors1BR,1BA$1.87
Cobalt RidgeClearview Townhouse R2BR,1.5BA$1.94
5 Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.15
Culbreth Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.85
Spark CharlottesvilleRise1BR,1BA$1.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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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