Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville County, VA from $600 (38 Rentals)

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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
property at 502 14th St NW

$1,175

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$1,175

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$1,175

1 Bedroom, 4 Bath Home for Rent

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502 14th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1500 6th St SE

$1,235

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$1,235

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$1,235

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 12

1500 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 1506 6th St SE

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1506 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 804 Hinton Ave

$1,250 - $2,000

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$1,250

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$1,250

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Available Jun 3

804 Hinton Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250 - $1,725

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$1,250

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$1,250

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Available Jul 1

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 700 Grove Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

700 Grove Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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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
Student Housing
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
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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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Waverly Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Court

1918-1924 Swanson DrCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Rivanna Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivanna Terrace

1220 Smith StCharlottesville, 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Crestline CharlottesvilleBerkeley 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$864
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
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Hearthwood1 Bed 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,303
Locust GroveUnique 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.94
142 Carlton Rd, Unit B142 Carlton Rd2BR,1BA$1.80
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Crestline CharlottesvilleBronson -2x22BR,2BA$1.97
Hearthwood1 Bed 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.81
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,1BA$1.94
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 $1,331.

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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