
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Ryan School Apartments

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Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

Westgate Apartments

Rio Hill 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 |
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Albemarle County Studio Apartments | $1,806 | $630 | $3,376 |
Albemarle County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $828 | $3,460 |
Albemarle County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $760 | $3,567 |
Albemarle County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,472 | $813 | $4,600 |
Albemarle County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,450 | $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 Ryan School Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $893. Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. 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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Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
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 |
Rio Hill Apartments | Model 2A - Call for waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A36 | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
Barracks West | Studio - Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
Spark Charlottesville | Rise | 1BR,1BA | $1,323 |
Waverly Court | Two bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Brookdale Apartments | Avon | 2BR,2BA | $1,403 |
Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA
As of May 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.68 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the Azalea Model at Brookdale Apartments starting at $1,608 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the South Charlottesville 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. |
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Carriage Hill Apartments | Roosevelt | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
Brookdale Apartments | Azalea | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Berkmar Landing Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Old Trail Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Cobalt Ridge | Cavalier | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Rio Hill Apartments | Model 2A - Call for waitlist | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Mallside Forest Apartments | 2B | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.82 |
Arden Place | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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 $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Albemarle County?
The cheapest apartment in Albemarle County is Ryan School Apartments which is listed at $893, while the average apartment in Albemarle County costs $3,140.
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 85 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 $1,360 which is $1,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albemarle County.
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