
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA from $800 (37 Rentals)
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Cedarwood Manor

Puddledock Place

Madison Terrace Apartments

Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

Twin Rivers Townhomes

Hopewell Lofts

2 Rivers Apartment Homes
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Woods of Williamsburg

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Dunlop Farms

Longhill Grove

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Canterbury Townhomes

1605 Buren St

3605 Prince George Dr

2400 Oaklawn Blvd

2809 Oaklawn Blvd

1508 Tabb Ave

101 S Main St
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217 S 14th Ave

333 Byrd St

2504 Winston Churchill Dr

1400 Wilmington Ave

307 N 6th Ave

1411 Central Ave
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1804 Freeman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $815 | $2,846 |
| Charles City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,782 | $938 | $2,964 |
| Charles City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $1,050 | $3,972 |
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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 Cedarwood Manor priced from $922. Lafayette Village Family Apartments in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $938. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarwood Manor | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $922 |
| Lafayette Village Family Apartments | Two Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $938 |
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Riverside Park | Welcome home to Riverside Park! There are no g... | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,063 |
| Hopewell Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Pinetree | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,185 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,215 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Agecroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 2 Rivers Apartment Homes | Crestwave | 1BR,1BA | $1,304 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA and Nearby
As of December 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2BR 2BA (1150sf) Model at Spotswood Commons Apartments in the in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood starting from $1,731. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the Jamestown Model at Farmingdale Townhouses starting at $1,455 with a $1.34 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotswood Commons Apartments | 2BR 2BA (1150sf) | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Farmingdale Townhouses | Jamestown | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
| White Oak | Scarlet | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Canterbury Townhomes | 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Pinetree | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Clearfield Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 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 $922 at Cedarwood Manor.
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 Puddledock Place and starts from $1,284.
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