
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $700 (50 Rentals)


Kindlewood

157 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 207

1147 Meriwether St

2420 Sunset Rd, Unit Apt A

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Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

2629 Commonwealth Dr

Timberlake Place Apartments

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5th Street Place

Hickory Hope Apartments
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Spark Charlottesville

Lynnhaven Apartments

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University Heights

130 Apple Tree Rd

901 Park St

Barclay Place

69 Court Pl, Unit Private, walk-out studio

Hearthwood

Westgate Apartments

2423 Sunset Rd
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The Lofts at Meadowcreek

Carlton Views

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Cobalt Ridge

1326 Oak Tree Ln

112 Cleveland Ave

120 Yellowstone Dr

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

West Main Apartments

Ephphatha Village Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages
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2006 Jefferson Park Ave

Emerald Square

Culbreth Court Apartments

Lyndhall

Altamont Circle Apartments

130 Apple Tree Rd

1002 Linden Ave

Woodrow

Ivy Garden

Mallside Forest Apartments
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545 Burgoyne Rd

The Meadows Apartments

Crestview Apartments

The 12 Twelve

260 Riverbend Dr

Belmont Heights Apartments

Rugby McIntyre

616 Rockcreek Rd

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

Ryan School 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 | $1,686 | $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 |
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Best Local Schools in Charlottesville, VA
Meriwether Lewis Elementary
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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 $2,806.
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 365 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 $1,106 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.