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Crozet Meadows Apartments
5735 Meadows DrCrozet, VA 22932
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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$630 - $813
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Monticello Vista Apartments
1400 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$688 - $988
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Base Rent$688 - $988
Total Monthly Price$688 - $988
Ryan School Apartments
105 Ryan CirShipman, VA 22971
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$875 - $1,498
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Base Rent$875 - $1,498
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Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!
829 Mallside Forest CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$899 - $1,891
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Base Rent$899 - $1,891
Total Monthly Price$899 - $1,891
Timberland Park
325 Timberland LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
725 Denali Way
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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$1,029 - $2,212
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Base Rent$988 - $2,171
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5th Street Place
411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,090 - $2,694
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Base Rent$1,090 - $2,694
Total Monthly Price$1,090 - $2,694
Hickory Hope
2980 Horizon RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,109
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Base Rent$949
Required Monthly Fees$160
Total Monthly Price$1,109
Cherry Suites
1003 Cherry AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,150 - $2,160
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Base Rent$1,139 - $2,149
Required Monthly Fees$11
Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $2,160
Jefferson Commons
1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,195 - $1,495
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Total Monthly Price$1,195 - $1,495
Lynnhaven Apartments
2206 N Berkshire RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,201 - $1,669
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Base Rent$1,201 - $1,669
Total Monthly Price$1,201 - $1,669
Spark Charlottesville
2407 Peyton DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,212 - $2,024
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Total Monthly Price$1,212 - $2,024
Carlton Views
1339 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,235 - $3,336
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Base Rent$1,229 - $3,330
Required Monthly Fees$6
Total Monthly Price$1,235 - $3,336
Wertland Square
216-218 14th StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,244 - $1,707
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Base Rent$1,244 - $1,707
Total Monthly Price$1,244 - $1,707
Park's Edge Apartments
181 Whitewood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,250 - $3,738
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Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $3,738
University Heights
250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,275 - $2,395
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Base Rent$1,275 - $2,395
Total Monthly Price$1,275 - $2,395
Barclay Place
77 Barclay Place CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,290 - $1,477
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Base Rent$1,290 - $1,477
Total Monthly Price$1,290 - $1,477
Treesdale
1720 Treesdale WayCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,304 - $1,879
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Total Monthly Price$1,304 - $1,879
Westgate Apartments
2619 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,319 - $2,197
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Base Rent$1,273 - $2,151
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Cobalt Ridge
1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,350
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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
2525 Rio Mills Rd, Unit A
2525 Rio Mills RdEarlysville, VA 22936
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$1,350
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Base Rent$1,350
Total Monthly Price$1,350
106 Commonwealth Cir, Unit A
106 Commonwealth CirCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,383 - $1,647
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Base Rent$1,383 - $1,647
Total Monthly Price$1,383 - $1,647
Arbors at 29 North
6039 Seminole TrlBarboursville, VA 22923
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit
768 Prospect AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1 Bedroom Apartments
The Meadowlands
5821 Meadows DrCrozet, VA 22932
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Lambeth Lofts
1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Ephphatha Village Apartments
1014-1016 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Eastham Village
2508 Eastham HillCharlottesville, VA 22911
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Glenwood Road Cottages
3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
2006 Jefferson Park Ave
2006 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive
1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Emerald Square
2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Ivy Garden
100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
The James Madison Apartments
505 16th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Friendship Court
400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments
2410 Berkshire PlCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Culbreth Court Apartments
426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lyndhall
64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Studio Apartments
Water Street Apartments
109-111 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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2 Bedroom Apartments
Soloman Court Condominium
2527 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Altamont Circle Apartments
11 Altamont CirCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Forest Street Apartments
1115-1117 Forest StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Crestview Apartments
2118 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The 12 Twelve
1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Albemarle County, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albemarle County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Studio Apartments | $1,873 | $630 | $2,999 |
| Albemarle County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,951 | $600 | $3,775 |
| Albemarle County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,150 | $760 | $3,800 |
| Albemarle County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,714 | $813 | $4,773 |
| Albemarle County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,884 | $1,150 | $3,738 |
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Cheapest Available Albemarle County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Albemarle County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $875. Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albemarle County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR, 1BA | $875 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $893 |
| Timberland Park | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $899 |
| AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Emerald Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Cherry Suites | Private Suite | 1BR, 1BA | $1,109 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR, 1BA | $1,195 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Radiate | 1BR, 1BA | $1,213 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR, 2BA | $1,235 |
| Park's Edge Apartments | A1 (50% AMI) | 1BR, 1BA | $1,244 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.53 price per square foot C1 Model at Berkmar Landing Apartments starting from $2,212. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting at $1,285 with a $0.91 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albemarle County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Berkmar Landing Apartments | C1 | 3BR, 2BA | $1.53 |
| Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR, 4BA | $0.91 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR, 2BA | $0.90 |
| Arbors at 29 North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.40 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR, 2BA | $1.19 |
| Timberland Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.49 |
| Brookdale Apartments | 2br/bd | 2BR, 2BA | $1.58 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B1 | 2BR, 2BA | $1.40 |
| AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.56 |
| Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albemarle County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Albemarle County is under $1,244.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?
The cheapest apartment in Albemarle County is Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Albemarle County costs $2,072.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Albemarle County?
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 52 regular apartments in Albemarle County 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 Albemarle County?
Cheap apartments in Albemarle County have an average cost of $361 which is $1,711 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albemarle County.
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