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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. Treesdale in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $977. 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
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$977
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1)1BR,1BA$1,095
Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & TownhomesStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,205
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,248

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.46 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,244. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Arbors at 29 North starting at $1,647 with a $1.30 price per square foot . 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$1.46
Arbors at 29 North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Park's Edge ApartmentsC1 (50% AMI)3BR,2BA$1.33
Rio Hill ApartmentsThe Virginian2BR,1BA$1.42
Lark on Main2 Bed, 2 Bath, Single Occupancy2BR,2BA$1.13
Woodlane Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.45
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$0.90
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
Cardinal Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

Frequently Asked Questions about Albemarle County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albemarle County?

There are currently 228 Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,360. There are also 101 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albemarle County ranging from $595 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albemarle County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albemarle County ranges from $595 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,628.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albemarle County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albemarle County range from $813 to $3,806, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,045 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,083.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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