
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Albemarle County.


Ryan School Apartments

Hickory Hope Apartments

Carlton Views

Treesdale

University Heights

Park's Edge Apartments

Westgate Apartments

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Albemarle County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albemarle County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albemarle County Studio Apartments | $1,853 | $630 | $4,986 |
| Albemarle County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $700 | $3,475 |
| Albemarle County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,097 | $760 | $3,550 |
| Albemarle County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $813 | $3,806 |
| Albemarle County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,593 | $2,083 | $5,360 |
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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 Carlton Views in the North Downtown neighborhood priced from $859. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A40 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $1,007 |
| Park's Edge Apartments | A1 (50% AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $1,093 |
| Westgate Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,129 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Shine | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Greens at Hollymead | A1 | 1BR,2BA | $1,440 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Clearview Townhouse | 2BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA
As of December 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Arbors at 29 North in the starting from $1,647. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the 2x2 Model at Woodlane Apartments starting at $1,595 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbors at 29 North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Woodlane Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Rio Hill Apartments | The Virginian | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes | Two Bedroom Townhome - Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| Brookdale Apartments | 2br/bd | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Cardinal Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Park's Edge Apartments | A1 (50% AMI) | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 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 $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?
The cheapest apartment in Albemarle County is Carlton Views which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Albemarle County costs $3,800.
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 169 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 $1,209 which is $2,591 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albemarle County.
Expert Rental Resources
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