
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA from $600 (44 Rentals)
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Monticello Vista Apartments

Kindlewood

111 Montpelier St

Timberlake Place Apartments

Lynnhaven Apartments

1504 6th St SE

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2318 Crestmont Ave
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Carlton Views

Hearthwood

119 W Main St, Unit B

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Jefferson Commons

1226 Smith St

416 E Main St

119 W Main St, Unit H

Locust Grove
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Wertland Square

Tarleton Square

1222 Smith St

416 E Main St

814-816-816 Page St

103 Cresap Rd

108 2nd St SW

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit
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West Main Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

510 13th St NW

The James Madison Apartments

Friendship Court

Culbreth Court Apartments
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AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive

Emerald Square

211 Shamrock Rd

Lyndhall

Water Street Apartments

Altamont Circle Apartments

1243 Cedars Ct

Forest Street Apartments
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1101 Grove St

1101 Grove St, Unit B

Crestview Apartments

The 12 Twelve
Charlottesville County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlottesville County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville County Studio Apartments | $1,277 | $630 | $1,898 |
| Charlottesville County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,985 | $965 | $3,190 |
| Charlottesville County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,050 | $760 | $3,659 |
| Charlottesville County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $813 | $3,685 |
| Charlottesville County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $1,285 | $3,600 |
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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. Timberlake Place Apartments in the North Downtown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,212 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 3 Bed 3 Bath - C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1,239 |
| Jefferson Commons | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,285 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville County area is the $1.62 price per square foot 116 Howard Dr Model at 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Charlottesville County apartment is the A4X2 Renovated Model at Wertland Square starting at $1,315 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlottesville County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2 | 114 Howard Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Camden Courtyard | #1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| The Pavilion at North Grounds | 2 Bed 2 Bath - B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 2318 Crestmont Ave | 2318 Crestmont Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlottesville County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlottesville County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlottesville County is under $1,315.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlottesville County?
The cheapest apartment in Charlottesville County is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Charlottesville County costs $2,023.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlottesville County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 45 regular apartments in Charlottesville County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Charlottesville County?
Cheap apartments in Charlottesville County have an average cost of $583 which is $1,440 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville County.
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