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property at 300 Riverbend Dr

300 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911

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29 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 29 Spring Ct

29 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.35 price per square foot Azalea Model at Brookdale Apartments in the in the Starr Hill neighborhood starting from $1,608. The second greatest value Albemarle County apartment is the B1 Model at Berkmar Landing Apartments starting at $1,940 with a $1.63 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.
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
Sunrise Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.80
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 Albemarle County

What type of rentals are currently available in Albemarle County?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,360. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albemarle County ranging from $750 to $10,000.

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 $750 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,109.

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 $4,763, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,083.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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