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

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property at 1147 Meriwether St

$830

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$830

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$830

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1147 Meriwether St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 804 St James Cir

$1,155 - $1,325

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$1,155

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$1,155

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 14

804 St James Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 901 Park St

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

901 Park 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

Available Jul 22

814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1224 Preston Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 24

1224 Preston Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1213 Hazel St, Unit B, Unit B
$1,390
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$1,390

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$1,390
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1213 Hazel St, Unit B, Unit B

1213 Hazel StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 111 Chelsea Dr

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

111 Chelsea Dr

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

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Emerald Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Square

2121 Angus RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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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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property at 1243 Cedars Ct

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1243 Cedars Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
property at 1000 Linden Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

1000 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

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130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 1002 Linden Ave

$1,320

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$1,320

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$1,320

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 25

1002 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,325 - $2,250

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 113 Stratford Ct

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 22

113 Stratford Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$1,219
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,331
The Meadows Apartments1Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
710 Palatine Ave710 Palatine Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.72
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Beacon on 5thC4TH - Keswick3BR,3.5BA$1.58
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.79
1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt1701 Rugby Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
1213 Hazel St, Unit B1213 Hazel St1BR,1BA$1.90
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,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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