
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA from $800 (37 Rentals)
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Lafayette Village Family Apartments

Puddledock Place

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Burnt Ordinary

Madison Terrace Apartments

Cedarwood Manor (Fairlawn)

Woods of Williamsburg

Liberty Pointe

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Riverside Park

Dunlop Farms

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Clearfield Apartments

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Branchester Lakes

Canterbury Townhomes

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Manor on the Green

Spotswood Commons Apartments

2400 Oaklawn Blvd

2306 Johnson St

Burnt Ordinary Village
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Freedman Point

3807 Woodlawn St

1003 Bank St

Hopewell Lofts

Pinetree

Bailey's Ridge

1804 Freeman St

800 Chestnut St

507 Hill Ave
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Charles City, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charles City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,709 | $815 | $3,210 |
| Charles City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,892 | $938 | $4,039 |
| Charles City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $1,050 | $3,389 |
| Charles City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,421 | $3,255 | $3,755 |
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Cheapest Available Charles City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Charles City, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Lafayette Village Family Apartments in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood priced from $938. Puddledock Place in the Petersburg Colonial Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $942. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $938 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Burnt Ordinary | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Freedman Point | 2 Bdrm A | 2BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Harborfront | 1BR,1BA | $1,117 |
| Riverside Park | Welcome home to Riverside Park! Don't miss thi... | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| Pinetree | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,185 |
| Dunlop Farms | The Lee | 2BR,1BA | $1,231 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.10 price per square foot B2 Model at Pinetree in the starting from $1,185. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bailey's Ridge starting at $1,495 with a $1.39 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinetree | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Canterbury Townhomes | 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Farmingdale Townhouses | Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| 1200 Acqua Luxury Lifestyle Apartments | Caspian | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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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 $942 at Puddledock Place.
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 $938 at Lafayette Village Family Apartments.
What is the most affordable Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Charles City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Pointe and starts from $1,241.
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