
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $655 (72 Rentals)


Kindlewood

3556 Wardell Crest

2420 Sunset Rd, Unit Apt A

Park's Edge Apartments

1437 Glenside Grn

Timberlake Place Apartments

Carlton Views

Westgate Apartments

Tarleton Square
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Spark Charlottesville

Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!

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University Heights

130 Apple Tree Rd

901 Park St

700 Grove Ave

Hickory Hope Apartments

Barclay Place

Hearthwood

Locust Grove
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254 Stribling Ave

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Blue Ridge Crossing Apartments & Townhomes

2423 Sunset Rd

The Lofts at Meadowcreek

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Cobalt Ridge

The Hudson

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214 W South St, Unit Apartment 2, Unit Apartment 2

112 Cleveland Ave

845 Fountain Ct

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1620 Rugby Ave, Unit B, Unit B
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North Woods at The Four Seasons

Arden Place

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116 Daisy Ln, Unit Carriage House apartment, Unit Carriage House apartment

406 Hedge St

4 Rockbrook Dr

1324 Silverbell Ct

Jefferson Ridge

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

West Main Apartments

Ephphatha Village Apartments
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Glenwood Road Cottages

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

Emerald Square

1000 Linden Ave

Culbreth Court Apartments

514 Trailside Dr

2114 Ivy Rd

Lyndhall

Altamont Circle Apartments

102 Berwick Cir
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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 | $1,762 | $630 | $3,952 |
| Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,990 | $655 | $4,329 |
| Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $760 | $4,520 |
| Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,396 | $813 | $5,660 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,059 | $1,289 | $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 $1,194.
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 $2,649.
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 1,120 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 $1,125 which is $1,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
Expert Rental Resources
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.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.