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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityMonticello Vista Apartments
1400 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $600 (40 Rentals)
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$688 - $988
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowRyan School Apartments
105 Ryan CirShipman, VA 22971
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$859 - $1,095
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCarlton Views
1337 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,129 - $2,044
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWestgate Apartments
2619 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTreesdale
1720 Treesdale WayCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSpark Charlottesville
2407 Peyton DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,248 - $1,498
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowWoods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!
829 Mallside Forest CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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$1,250 - $3,738
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available NowUniversity Heights
250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,294 - $2,434
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHickory Hope Apartments
2980 Horizon RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBarclay Place
77 Barclay Place CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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216-218 14th StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBlue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes
2639 Barracks RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowArbors at 29 North
6039 Seminole TrlBarboursville, VA 22923
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345 Miles AlyCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit
768 Prospect AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Main Apartments
113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Ephphatha Village Apartments
1014-1016 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Eastham Village
2508 Eastham HillCharlottesville, VA 22911
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Glenwood Road Cottages
3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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2006 Jefferson Park Ave
2006 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Emerald Square
2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Ivy Garden
100 Ivy DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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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Culbreth Court Apartments
426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments
2410 Berkshire PlCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Woodrow
100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Lyndhall
64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Water Street Apartments
109 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Soloman Court Condominium
2527 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Altamont Circle Apartments
11 Altamont CirCharlottesville, VA 22902
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432 3rd St NE
432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Timberland Park Apartments
325 Timberland LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Waverly Court
1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The Meadows Apartments
2201 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Mallside Forest Apartments
816 Mallside Forest CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rivanna Terrace
1220 Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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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 | $1,752 | $630 | $2,161 |
| Albemarle County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $859 | $3,610 |
| Albemarle County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $760 | $4,100 |
| Albemarle County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,434 | $813 | $3,841 |
| Albemarle County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,797 | $1,305 | $4,625 |
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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 |
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| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A40 | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $893 |
| Varsity Park | Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living | 4BR,3BA | $950 |
| Treesdale | The Rivanna - HC | 3BR,2BA | $1,150 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Shine | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,229 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Hickory Hope Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Phase B | 1BR,1BA | $1,294 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,489 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Monticello Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the C1 (50% AMI) Model at Park's Edge Apartments starting at $1,498 with a $1.33 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. |
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| Varsity Park | The Monticello | 4BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Park's Edge Apartments | C1 (50% AMI) | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Woodlane Apartments | Renovated 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Arbors at 29 North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
| Brookdale Apartments | 2br/bd | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A40 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 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 $1,489.
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 $2,435.
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 95 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 $794 which is $1,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Albemarle County.
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