
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA from $600 (38 Rentals)
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720-772-772 Prospect Ave

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222 Stribling Ave, Unit A

Kindlewood

Timberlake Place Apartments

804 St James Cir

502 14th St NW

Tarleton Square

1500 6th St SE
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Hearthwood

1506 6th St SE

804 Hinton Ave

130 Apple Tree Rd

901 Park St

700 Grove Ave

Forest Street Apartments

Wertland Square

Locust Grove
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Carlton Views

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West Main Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

Emerald Square

Friendship Court

The James Madison Apartments
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Woodrow

Lyndhall

Water Street Apartments

Altamont Circle Apartments

432 3rd St NE

The Meadows Apartments

Waverly Court

Rivanna Terrace
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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 | $1,517 | $630 | $1,951 |
| Charlottesville County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $655 | $4,329 |
| Charlottesville County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,187 | $760 | $4,520 |
| Charlottesville County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $813 | $5,660 |
| Charlottesville County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,304 | $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. Crestline Charlottesville in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $864. 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 |
| Crestline Charlottesville | Berkeley 2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $864 |
| 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 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| Locust Grove | Unique 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville County area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Monticello Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Charlottesville County apartment is the Carter *Newly Renovated Model at Attain on 5th starting at $1,992 with a $1.94 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Park | The Monticello | 4BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| 142 Carlton Rd, Unit B | 142 Carlton Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Crestline Charlottesville | Bronson -2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 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 $1,331.
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 $3,980.
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 78 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 $664 which is $3,316 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville County.
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