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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,686 | $630 | $2,999 |
Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $700 | $3,780 |
| Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $760 | $4,120 |
| Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,796 | $813 | $4,457 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,305 | $4,405 |
There are currently 751 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlottesville, VA that range in price from $790 to $3,780. Greenbrier, Northeast Charlottesville and The Meadows are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charlottesville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier | 150 | $2,207 | $790 |
| Northeast Charlottesville | 149 | $2,204 | $790 |
| The Meadows | 145 | $2,219 | $790 |
| Starr Hill | 142 | $2,214 | $790 |
| South Charlottesville | 41 | $1,913 | $790 |
| Woolen Mills | 25 | $1,884 | $983 |
| Martha Jefferson | 18 | $1,820 | $983 |
| North Downtown | 15 | $1,895 | $983 |
| Downtown Charlottesville | 13 | $1,885 | $983 |
| Rose Hill | 9 | $1,950 | $1,161 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is found at Stone Creek Village Apartments in the Starr Hill neighborhood and is 1,212 square feet priced from $1,962. Jefferson Ridge in the JPA neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,087 square feet and currently listed start at $2,065. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Village Apartments | The Cliff | 1,212 Sq Ft | $1,962 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 1 Bed/1 Bath w/ Den (1st floor) - Fully Upgraded | 1,087 Sq Ft | $2,065 |
| The Reserve at Belvedere | Belmont | 979 Sq Ft | $2,325 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Monroe | 954 Sq Ft | $1,884 |
| Arden Place | Birch | 913 Sq Ft | $2,051 |
| The Lofts at Meadowcreek | Taylor | 912 Sq Ft | $1,826 |
| Archer at Brookhill | A4 - Godfrey | 901 Sq Ft | $2,025 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Dazzle | 860 Sq Ft | $1,409 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 853 Sq Ft | $1,905 |
| 5th Street Place | A1E | 822 Sq Ft | $1,824 |
As of June 01, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is the 1BR Model starting from $744 at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Charlottesville 1 Bedroom is the 1 BEDROOM Model at Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! starting at $875 in the The Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Charlottesville is currently $2,049. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | $744 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 1 BEDROOM | $875 |
| Ryan School Apartments | One bedroom | $893 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $983 |
| Hickory Hope Apartments | 1 Bedroom - Phase A | $1,090 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 1 Bedrooms | $1,195 |
| Barclay Place | Jr One Bedroom No Dishwasher | $1,275 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | $1,303 |
| Mallside Forest Apartments | 1B | $1,360 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Charlottesville is at Kindlewood listed at $744.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Charlottesville is $2,049.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlottesville is a 1,212 square feet unit starting from $1,962 at Stone Creek Village Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Charlottesville is currently 737 sq ft.
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