Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (40 Rentals)

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Eastham Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eastham Village

2508 Eastham HillCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Glenwood Road Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages

3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Garden

100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Friendship Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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432 3rd St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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College Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Court

312 13th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rugby McIntyre Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby McIntyre Apartments

611 Rugby RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,179
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1,261
Park's Edge ApartmentsB3 (50% AMI)2BR,2BA$1,304
Barracks WestOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,330
Arbors at 29 North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,383
Brookdale ApartmentsAvon2BR,2BA$1,403
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1,420
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1,520

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.51 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,317. 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 Starr Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albemarle County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carriage Hill ApartmentsHamilton2BR,2BA$1.51
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
Berkmar Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.63
The Woodlands of Charlottesville2 Bedroom Town2BR,2.5BA$1.78
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.38
Mallside Forest Apartments2B2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
Park's Edge ApartmentsB2 (50% AMI)2BR,1.5BA$1.48
Arbors at 29 North1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albemarle County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albemarle County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albemarle County is at Barracks West listed at $1,430.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albemarle County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albemarle County Apartment is $893 at Ryan School Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Albemarle County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albemarle County is starting from $988 at Ryan School Apartments.

What is the most affordable Albemarle County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albemarle County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pavilion at North Grounds and starts from $1,179.

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