Cheap Homes for Rent in Charles City, VA from $700 (11 Rentals)

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property at 2004 W Broadway

$716

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$716

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2004 W Broadway

HopewellVA23860
property at 708 Crestline Blvd

$841

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$841

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$841

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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708 Crestline Blvd

HopewellVA23860
property at 810 E Poythress St

$866

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$866

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$866

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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810 E Poythress St

HopewellVA23860
property at 2400 Oaklawn Blvd

$925

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$925

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$925

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2400 Oaklawn Blvd

HopewellVA23860
property at 1014 Liberty Ave

$925

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$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1014 Liberty Ave

HopewellVA23860

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property at 3807 Woodlawn St

$1,095

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$1,095

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$1,095

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 15

3807 Woodlawn St

HopewellVA23860
property at 1003 Bank St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1003 Bank St

HopewellVA23860
property at 221 S Mesa Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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221 S Mesa Dr

HopewellVA23860
property at 1804 Freeman St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1804 Freeman St

HopewellVA23860
property at 800 Chestnut St

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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800 Chestnut St

HopewellVA23860

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property at 507 Hill Ave

$1,395

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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507 Hill Ave

HopewellVA23860

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$942
Burnt OrdinaryOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,012
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1,087
Freedman Point2 Bdrm A2BR,1BA$1,087
2 Rivers Apartment HomesHarborfront1BR,1BA$1,117

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

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charles City area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bailey's Ridge in the in the Petersburg Prince George neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Charles City apartment is the 2 BR Townhouse Model at Canterbury Townhomes starting at $1,474 with a $1.40 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.
Bailey's Ridge3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.39
Canterbury Townhomes2 BR Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.40
Farmingdale TownhousesWilliamsburg2BR,1BA$1.34
Rolling Meadows Apartments - Tax Credit2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.37
PinetreeB12BR,2BA$1.44
Grande Oak - A 55+ community!Two Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Clearfield ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.51
Liberty Pointe2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$1.23
Puddledock Place1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.26
2 Rivers Apartment HomesHarborfront1BR,1BA$1.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charles City

What type of rentals are currently available in Charles City?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Charles City, VA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $3,921. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charles City ranging from $716 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Charles City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charles City ranges from $716 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,150.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charles City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charles City range from $1,050 to $3,389, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,791 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,205.

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