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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,738 | $630 | $2,999 |
| Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,022 | $875 | $3,415 |
Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,186 | $760 | $4,786 |
| Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,468 | $813 | $4,181 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,285 | $3,738 |
There are currently 937 available 2 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlottesville, VA that range in price from $760 to $4,786. Northeast Charlottesville, Greenbrier and Starr Hill are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 2 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charlottesville with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Charlottesville | 149 | $1,969 | $882 |
| Greenbrier | 147 | $2,030 | $895 |
| Starr Hill | 139 | $2,229 | $760 |
| The Meadows | 139 | $2,116 | $895 |
| South Charlottesville | 80 | $2,150 | $760 |
| West Charlottesville | 35 | $2,079 | $895 |
| Johnson Village | 30 | $2,215 | $920 |
| Woolen Mills | 30 | $2,137 | $760 |
| JPA | 22 | $1,895 | $895 |
| Barracks | 19 | $1,599 | $895 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is found at Avemore Apartment Homes in the Greenbrier neighborhood and is 1,610 square feet priced from $2,289. Carriage Hill Apartments in the Martha Jefferson neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,533 square feet and currently listed start at $2,165. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avemore Apartment Homes | B5FSG - Tanglewood | 1,610 Sq Ft | $2,289 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Hamilton | 1,533 Sq Ft | $2,165 |
| Barclay Place | Two Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1,509 Sq Ft | $1,685 |
| Jefferson Ridge | 2 Bed/2 Bath - B (2nd floor) - Fully Upgraded | 1,381 Sq Ft | $2,025 |
| 29 Central at Stonefield | B11 | 1,366 Sq Ft | $2,306 |
| The Reserve at Belvedere | Earlysville | 1,317 Sq Ft | $2,505 |
| The Ridge at North Pointe | B4 - Essential | 1,265 Sq Ft | $2,353 |
| The Lofts at Meadowcreek | McKenzie | 1,255 Sq Ft | $2,097 |
| Maximilian at Stonefield | B1 | 1,239 Sq Ft | $3,181 |
| City Walk Apartments | B-2 | 1,231 Sq Ft | $2,285 |
As of July 29, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $882 at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood. The second most affordable Charlottesville 2 Bedroom is the 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath Model at Grandmarc at the Corner starting at $895 in the 10th and Page neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Charlottesville is currently $2,186. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 2 Bedroom | $882 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | $895 |
| Ryan School Apartments | Two Bedroom | $988 |
| Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! | 2 BEDROOM | $1,075 |
| Lynnhaven Apartments | 2 Bedrooms | $1,195 |
| Hickory Hope Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Phase A | $1,287 |
| Treesdale | The Ivy | $1,290 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Carrsbrook | $1,406 |
| Spark Charlottesville | Cheer | $1,406 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | $1,419 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Charlottesville is at Kindlewood listed at $882.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Charlottesville is $2,186.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlottesville is a 1,610 square feet unit starting from $2,289 at Avemore Apartment Homes.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Charlottesville is currently 1,035 sq ft.
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