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property at 638 Ivy Hill Ln

638 Ivy Hill Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2517 Hydraulic Rd

2517 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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300 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911

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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 Hickory Hope Apartments in the Starr Hill neighborhood priced from $708. Treesdale in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albemarle County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$708
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$770
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$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.53 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Hickory Hope Apartments starting at $1,635 with a $1.34 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$1.53
Hickory Hope Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.34
MAA StonefieldGreencroft2BR,2BA$1.78
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.38
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$0.71
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
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 Albemarle County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albemarle County?

There are currently 225 Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,360. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albemarle County ranging from $950 to $5,995.

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 $950 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,368.

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 $4,206, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,150 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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