Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $828 (44 Rentals)

Parks Edge

Timberlake Place Apartments

University Heights

Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

Westgate Apartments

130 Apple Tree Rd

3389 Moubry Ln

Altamont Circle Apartments
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Spark Charlottesville

Barclay Place

602 Wilder Dr

Mallside Forest Apartments

1009 Carlton Ave

616 Rockcreek Rd

105 Deerwood Rd

Tarleton Square
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Cobalt Ridge

The Meriwether

North Woods at The Four Seasons

1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market

112 Cleveland Ave

1532 Trailridge Rd
Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlottesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,623 | $630 | $2,146 |
Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,987 | $828 | $4,101 |
Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $760 | $4,732 |
Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,447 | $813 | $5,393 |
Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,156 | $900 | $5,360 |
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Getting Around Charlottesville, VA
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Charlottesville Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Charlottesville?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Charlottesville is under $1,320.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlottesville?
The cheapest apartment in Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Charlottesville costs $3,173.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Charlottesville?
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 1,162 regular apartments in Charlottesville 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?
Cheap apartments in Charlottesville have an average cost of $1,299 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.