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

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property at 111 Montpelier St

$965 - $3,995

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$965

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$965

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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111 Montpelier St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1504 6th St SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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2318 Crestmont Ave
$1,200 - $2,100
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$1,200 - $2,100

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$1,200 - $2,100
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2318 Crestmont Ave

2318 Crestmont AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
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$1,280 - $2,200
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$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1226 Smith St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1226 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 1222 Smith St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1222 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 814-816-816 Page St

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 103 Cresap Rd

$1,375 - $1,495

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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103 Cresap 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
property at 510 13th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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510 13th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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
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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
property at 211 Shamrock Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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211 Shamrock Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 1243 Cedars Ct

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 8

1243 Cedars Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1101 Grove St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 5

1101 Grove St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1101 Grove St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1101 Grove St, Unit B

1101 Grove St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
Lynnhaven Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,195
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1)1BR,1BA$1,212
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,239
Jefferson CommonsA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,285
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$0.96
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.92
114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2114 Howard Dr2BR,2BA$1.90
Camden Courtyard#11BR,1BA$0.91
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B22BR,2BA$1.54
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
2318 Crestmont Ave2318 Crestmont Ave1BR,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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