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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,731 | $630 | $3,952 |
| Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $655 | $4,329 |
| Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $760 | $4,520 |
Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,459 | $813 | $5,660 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,300 | $4,405 |
There are currently 472 available 3 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Charlottesville, VA that range in price from $813 to $5,660. Starr Hill, South Charlottesville and Johnson Village are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 3 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Charlottesville with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Hill | 97 | $2,296 | $813 |
| South Charlottesville | 83 | $2,296 | $813 |
| Johnson Village | 68 | $2,296 | $1,010 |
| Greenbrier | 49 | $2,762 | $1,010 |
| The Meadows | 45 | $2,780 | $1,010 |
| Northeast Charlottesville | 38 | $2,442 | $1,010 |
| Woolen Mills | 12 | $2,548 | $813 |
| Jefferson Park Avenue | 10 | $2,622 | $1,010 |
| JPA | 10 | $2,622 | $1,010 |
| West Charlottesville | 10 | $2,622 | $1,010 |
The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is found at Stone Creek Village in the Starr Hill neighborhood and is 1,706 square feet . Beacon on 5th in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,634 square feet and currently listed start at $2,520. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek Village | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath w/ loft | 1,706 Sq Ft | Call for Rates |
| Beacon on 5th | C4TH - Keswick | 1,634 Sq Ft | $2,520 |
| Carriage Hill Apartments | Roosevelt | 1,627 Sq Ft | $2,615 |
| The Reserve at Belvedere | Ivy | 1,460 Sq Ft | $3,120 |
| Altoview Apartment Homes | The Woodridge | 1,452 Sq Ft | $2,644 |
| MAA Stonefield | Pavillion | 1,426 Sq Ft | $3,028 |
| Venable Court Apartments | Preston | 1,383 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| The Ridge at North Pointe | C1 - Essential | 1,380 Sq Ft | $2,652 |
| The Woodlands of Charlottesville | 3 bedroom Flat | 1,369 Sq Ft | $2,250 |
| The Arrowood | C-ANSI | 1,366 Sq Ft | $2,744 |
As of April 19, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Charlottesville, VA is the The Rivanna - HC Model starting from $1,150 at Treesdale in the The Meadows neighborhood. The second most affordable Charlottesville 3 Bedroom is the 3 BR, 1 BA Model at Forest Street Apartments starting at $1,499 in the 10th and Page neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Charlottesville is currently $2,459. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Charlottesville:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Treesdale | The Rivanna - HC | $1,150 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 3 BR, 1 BA | $1,499 |
| Wilton Farm Apartments | Model 2B | $1,590 |
| Villas at Southern Ridge | The Walnut | $1,817 |
| Brookdale Apartments | 3br/bd | $1,827 |
| Cobalt Ridge | Hearthwood | $1,853 |
| Berkshire and Barter Court Apartments | 3 Bedroom | $1,926 |
| The Perch on Woodbrook | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (Renovated) | $1,928 |
| Mimosa Court | Townhouse | $2,000 |
| Attain on 5th | Byrom *Newly Renovated | $2,246 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Charlottesville is at Treesdale listed at $1,150.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Charlottesville is $2,459.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Charlottesville is a 1,706 square feet unit at Stone Creek Village.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Charlottesville is currently 1,588 sq ft.
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