
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA from $600 (39 Rentals)
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Kindlewood

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222 Stribling Ave, Unit A

Timberlake Place Apartments

804 St James Cir

Lynnhaven Apartments

Carlton Views

Hearthwood

130 Apple Tree Rd
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146 Brandywine Ct

119 W Main St, Unit D

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Jefferson Commons

Wertland Square

Tarleton Square

814-816-816 Page St

1224 Smith St

1226 Smith St

1505 Broad Ave
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West Main Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

Emerald Square

The James Madison Apartments

Friendship Court

Culbreth Court Apartments
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Lyndhall

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Altamont Circle Apartments

130 Apple Tree Rd

1000 Linden Ave

432 3rd St NE

Forest Street Apartments

Waverly Court
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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 | $1,312 | $630 | $1,965 |
| Charlottesville County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $983 | $3,889 |
| Charlottesville County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,148 | $760 | $4,008 |
| Charlottesville County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $813 | $3,003 |
| Charlottesville County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,083 | $1,285 | $4,250 |
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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 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Hearthwood | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
| Wertland Square | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,315 |
| Tarleton Square | Charlottesville Towers 407 | 2BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Carlton Views | Phase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $1,472 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA
As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 710 Palatine Ave Model at 710 Palatine Ave in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,485. 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 | $1.38 |
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 4X4 - Renovated | 4BR,4BA | $0.95 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Wertland Square | A2x2D Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Eagles Landing Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| 1306 Grove St, Unit A | 1306 Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
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 $1,472.
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 $3,425.
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 43 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 $638 which is $2,787 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville County.
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