
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $709 (63 Rentals)


Kindlewood

2591 Ravenscroft Way

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Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

122 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 205

111 Montpelier St

Timberlake Place Apartments

2629 Commonwealth Dr

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Cherry Suites

Spark Charlottesville
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Lynnhaven Apartments

Carlton Views

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University Heights

Barclay Place

Hearthwood

Westgate Apartments

Locust Grove

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Cobalt Ridge

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Greens at Hollymead

814-816-816 Page St
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103 Cresap Rd

1326 Oak Tree Ln

The Lofts at Meadowcreek

Hickory Hope Apartments

1305 Cherry Ave

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Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes

112 Cleveland Ave

Tarleton Square

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Archer at Brookhill

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North Woods at The Four Seasons
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4 Rockbrook Dr

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706 Rockland Ave, Unit B

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

Ephphatha Village Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

211 Stribling Ave

Emerald Square

AP7013 - 1920 Swanson Drive

Culbreth Court Apartments
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211 Shamrock Rd

Lyndhall

Altamont Circle Apartments

2527 Hydraulic Rd

Ivy Garden

1101 Grove St, Unit B

1101 Grove St

1243 Cedars Ct

2114 Ivy Rd

Crestview Apartments
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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 | $1,865 | $630 | $2,999 |
| Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $709 | $3,580 |
| Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $760 | $4,025 |
| Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,432 | $813 | $4,181 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,144 | $3,738 |
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Best Local Schools in Charlottesville, VA
Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
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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 $1,195.
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 $1,978.
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 655 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 $1,004 which is $974 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
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