Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Burnt Ordinary Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnt Ordinary Village

7901 Sterling CtToano, VA 23168
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Bailey's Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey's Ridge

4750 Baileys Ridge LnPrince George, VA 23875
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Freedman Point
2 Bedroom Apartments

Freedman Point

315 E Cawson StHopewell, VA 23860
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Charles City, VA Local Guide

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 $942. Grande Oak - A 55+ community! in the Regency at Longhill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,015. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charles City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Puddledock Place II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$942
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,015
Lafayette Village Family ApartmentsThree Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,025
Hopewell Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,099
Riverside Park Apartments1x1 5001BR,1BA$1,119
Bailey's Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,200
1200 Acqua Luxury Lifestyle ApartmentsAegean1BR,1BA$1,305
Freedman PointTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,345
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,368
Clearfield ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1,419

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.51 price per square foot Southern Red Model at White Oak in the in the Cypress Woods neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the 2 BR Townhouse Model at Canterbury Townhomes starting at $1,449 with a $1.38 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
White OakSouthern Red2BR,2BA$1.51
Canterbury Townhomes2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.38
Farmingdale TownhousesWilliamsburg2BR,1BA$1.34
PinetreeB12BR,2BA$1.19
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
Lafayette Village Family ApartmentsThree Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.03
Bailey's Ridge2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Clearfield ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.52
Puddledock Place II1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 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 $1,015 at Grande Oak - A 55+ community!.

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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