Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA from $600 (42 Rentals)

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property at 761 King St

$1,350 - $1,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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761 King St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1220 Smith St

$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

1220 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,245 - $1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 12

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901

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Friendship Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rivanna Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivanna Terrace

1220 Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22901
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The 12 Twelve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The 12 Twelve

1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903

Cheapest Available Charlottesville County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlottesville County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood priced from $744. Crestline Charlottesville in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Crestline CharlottesvilleBerkeley 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$849
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Tarleton SquareEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,409
The Meadows Apartments1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,487
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B32BR,2BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville County area is the $0.67 price per square foot Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Charlottesville County apartment is the Carter *Newly Renovated Model at Attain on 5th starting at $1,850 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Johnson Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlottesville County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$0.67
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.80
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B32BR,2BA$1.46
114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #1114 Howard Dr2BR,2BA$1.80
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Locust GroveDove1BR,1BA$2.13
Crestline CharlottesvilleBronson -2x22BR,2BA$1.97
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlottesville County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Charlottesville County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Charlottesville County is at Hearthwood listed at $1,236.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlottesville County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Charlottesville County Apartment is $744 at Kindlewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Charlottesville County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Charlottesville County is starting from $849 at Crestline Charlottesville.

What is the most affordable Charlottesville County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Charlottesville County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Street Apartments and starts from $1,499.

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