
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA from $800 (33 Rentals)
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Lafayette Village Family Apartments

Puddledock Place

Cedarwood Manor (Fairlawn)

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Burnt Ordinary

Madison Terrace Apartments

Woods of Williamsburg

Twin Rivers Townhomes
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Freedman Point

Liberty Pointe

2 Rivers Apartment Homes

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Riverside Park

Dunlop Farms

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Longhill Grove

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The Oaks of Dunlop Farms
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Grande Oak - A 55+ community!

1200 Acqua Luxury Lifestyle Apartments

Farmingdale Townhouses

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Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit

2400 Oaklawn Blvd

1019 Liberty Ave

2107 Johnson St

1020 Maplewood Ave
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1000 Sunnyside Ave

Burnt Ordinary Village

Hopewell Lofts

3805 Woodlawn St

1003 Bank St

612 Cedar Level Rd

Bailey's Ridge

1804 Freeman St
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800 Chestnut 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 | $1,632 | $815 | $2,999 |
| Charles City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $938 | $3,563 |
| Charles City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,181 | $1,050 | $3,801 |
| Charles City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,629 | $2,609 | $2,709 |
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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 in the Petersburg Colonial Heights neighborhood priced from $942. Burnt Ordinary in the Riverview Plantation neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,012. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puddledock Place | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $942 |
| Burnt Ordinary | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,012 |
| Twin Rivers Townhomes | Appomattox - Classic Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Freedman Point | 2 Bdrm A | 2BR,1BA | $1,087 |
| Riverside Park | We are taking application for our waiting list.... | 1BR,1BA | $1,184 |
| Longhill Grove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,261 |
| River's Bend Apartment Homes | The Agecroft | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA and Nearby
As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bdrm Model at Freedman Point in the starting from $1,536. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the B2 Model at Pinetree starting at $1,441 with a $1.33 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedman Point | 3 Bdrm | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Pinetree | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Bailey's Ridge | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Farmingdale Townhouses | Williamsburg | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Longhill Grove | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Grande Oak - A 55+ community! | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Twin Rivers Townhomes | Landing - Luxury II Renovation Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Liberty Pointe | 2 Bdrm | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 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 $1,057 at Burnt Ordinary.
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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