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

Total Monthly Price
222 Stribling Ave, Unit A, Unit A

1147 Meriwether St

2420 Sunset Rd, Unit Apt A

Timberlake Place Apartments

804 St James Cir

Tarleton Square
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Hearthwood

130 Apple Tree Rd

901 Park St

Wertland Square

Carlton Views

814-816-816 Page St

1224 Preston Ave

Total Monthly Price
1213 Hazel St, Unit B, Unit B
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416 E Main St

416 E Main St

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

111 Chelsea Dr

West Main Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave
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Emerald Square

The James Madison Apartments

Friendship Court

The Meadows Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

1243 Cedars Ct

Woodrow

1000 Linden Ave
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Lyndhall

Water Street Apartments

130 Apple Tree Rd

Altamont Circle Apartments

432 3rd St NE

Forest Street Apartments

1002 Linden Ave

1800 Jefferson Park Ave
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113 Stratford Ct

Waverly Court

Crestview Apartments

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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 | $1,466 | $630 | $1,966 |
| Charlottesville County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $850 | $3,780 |
| Charlottesville County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,191 | $760 | $3,992 |
| Charlottesville County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $813 | $3,384 |
| Charlottesville County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,508 | $1,300 | $4,405 |
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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. Grandmarc at the Corner in the 10th and Page neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Varsity Park | Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living | 4BR,3BA | $950 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville County area is the $1.72 price per square foot 710 Palatine Ave Model at 710 Palatine Ave in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Charlottesville County apartment is the 116 Howard Dr Model at 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 starting at $2,800 with a $1.62 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 Palatine Ave | 710 Palatine Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Beacon on 5th | C4TH - Keswick | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.58 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 4X4 - Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| Varsity Park | The Monticello | 4BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| 1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt | 1701 Rugby Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1213 Hazel St, Unit B | 1213 Hazel St | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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 $1,396.
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 $2,480.
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 39 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 $820 which is $1,660 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville County.
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