Cheap Homes for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $1,000 (21 Rentals)

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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
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,287
Barclay PlaceJr One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albemarle County area is the $1.68 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Carriage Hill Apartments in the in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood starting from $2,730. 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 South Charlottesville 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 ApartmentsRoosevelt3BR,2BA$1.68
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.35
Berkmar Landing ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.63
Old Trail Village Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.38
Spark CharlottesvilleCollaborate3BR,1.5BA$1.80
The Perch on Commonwealth2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.61
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 116 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albemarle County ranging from $1,075 to $7,400.

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 $1,075 to $7,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,676.

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 $1,750 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,083.

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