Cheap Homes for Rent in Albemarle County, VA from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 1437 Glenside Grn

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 25

1437 Glenside Grn

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 514 Trailside Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

514 Trailside Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 2527 HYDRAULIC Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2527 HYDRAULIC Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2527 HYDRAULIC Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

2527 HYDRAULIC Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1302 Crozet Ave

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1302 Crozet Ave

CrozetVA22932
property at 102 Berwick Cir

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

102 Berwick Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 260 Riverbend Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

260 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 124 Buck Mountain Rd

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

124 Buck Mountain Rd

EarlysvilleVA22936
property at 6842 Chancery Ln

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

6842 Chancery Ln

CrozetVA22932
property at 137 Green Turtle Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

137 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2018 Cornelius Aly

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 13

2018 Cornelius Aly

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 280 Riverbend Dr

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

280 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 144 Hessian Hills Cir

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

144 Hessian Hills Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 10 Spring Ct

$1,620

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$1,620

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$1,620

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

10 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2422 Barracks Pl

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 3

2422 Barracks Pl

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1242 Villa Ln

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 5

1242 Villa Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 127 Buckingham Cir

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

127 Buckingham Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 5065 Mary Jackson Ct

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 21

5065 Mary Jackson Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 132 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

132 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 2754 Gatewood Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2754 Gatewood Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 2432 Eastham Hill

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2432 Eastham Hill

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 2213 Leeham St

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

2213 Leeham St

CrozetVA22932
property at 2207 Leeham St

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

2207 Leeham St

CrozetVA22932
property at 1311 Villa Way

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

1311 Villa Way

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 950 Belvedere Way

$1,765

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$1,765

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$1,765

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 25

950 Belvedere Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 141 Green Turtle Ln

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

141 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 117 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,775

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$1,775

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$1,775

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

117 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 3161 Monacan Trail Rd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3161 Monacan Trail Rd

North GardenVA22959

Cheapest Available Albemarle County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albemarle County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Park's Edge Apartments in the The Meadows neighborhood priced from $857. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$857
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
TreesdaleThe Rivanna - HC3BR,2BA$1,150
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,194
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,248
University HeightsThe Keswick1BR,1BA$1,250
Spark CharlottesvilleUplift1BR,1BA$1,264
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom - Phase B1BR,1BA$1,294
Barclay PlaceJr One Bedroom Furnished ALL UTILITIES1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA

As of April 19, 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 2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated) Model at The Perch on Woodbrook starting at $1,995 with a $1.50 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.
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
The Perch on Woodbrook2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.50
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Arbors at 29 North2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.59
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.52
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.63
Westgate ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.58
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.14
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 254 Apartments for Rent in Albemarle County, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $4,405. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albemarle County ranging from $800 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 $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,953.

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 $4,389, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,050. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,305.

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