
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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Lafayette Village Family Apartments

Puddledock Place II

Madison Terrace Apartments

Hopewell Lofts

Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

2 Rivers Apartment Homes

Riverside Park Apartments
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Dunlop Farms Senior Apartments 55+

Bailey's Ridge

Regency at Longhill

The Oaks of Dunlop Farms

Jefferson Pointe

Woods of Williamsburg

Longhill Grove

1108 Maplewood Ave

1 Private
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1105 A Liberty Ave

1022 Maplewood Ave

2121 Hazelwood Ave

1017 Liberty Ave

1211 Wall Ave
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3807 Woodlawn St

106 N Main St

3104 Boston St

101 S Main St

2300 Raleigh St
Charles City, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charles City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Charles City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,470 | $795 | $2,430 |
Charles City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $913 | $2,828 |
Charles City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $1,025 | $3,229 |
Charles City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,702 | $2,315 | $3,565 |
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Cheapest Available Charles City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Charles City, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Puddledock Place II in the Petersburg Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $880. Twin Rivers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $980. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Puddledock Place II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
Twin Rivers | Harbor | 2BR,1BA | $980 |
Hopewell Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Three Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,025 |
Riverside Park Apartments | 1x1 500 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Dunlop Farms Senior Apartments 55+ | The Clifton | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Regency at Longhill | 1BR (Small) | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Longhill Grove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,290 |
1200 Acqua Luxury Lifestyle Apartments | Aegean | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA and Nearby
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.30 price per square foot Paddlecove Model at 2 Rivers Apartment Homes in the in the Camp Peary neighborhood starting from $1,513. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bailey's Ridge starting at $1,375 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Petersburg Prince George neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charles City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Paddlecove | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Bailey's Ridge | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Canterbury Townhomes | 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.31 |
Farmingdale Townhouses | Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Pinetree | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Three Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Longhill Grove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
Twin Rivers | Harbor | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Puddledock Place II | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charles City Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charles City Apartment is $880 at Puddledock Place II.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charles City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charles City is starting from $980 at Twin Rivers.
What is the most affordable Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lafayette Village Family Apartments and starts from $1,025.
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