Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $600 (76 Rentals)

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502 14th St NW

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1220 Smith St

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627 Cabell Ave

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lambeth Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lambeth Lofts

1801 Lambeth LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Glenwood Road Cottages
1 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Road Cottages

3550-3569 Glenwood RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/08/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $630 to $5,393 with an overall median price of $3,749. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Barracks Rugby at $835, Barracks Road at $835, and Woolen Mills at $630. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Barracks Rugby$1,861$83524
Barracks Road$2,140$83535
Woolen Mills$2,500$63065
Martha Jefferson$2,600$63030
The Meadows$2,672$688222
South Charlottesville$2,723$630202
Venable$2,723$83518
West Charlottesville$2,723$70079
Starr Hill$3,200$630252
Lewis Mountain$3,375$83516

Cheapest Available Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hickory Hope Apartments in the Starr Hill neighborhood priced from $708. Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $744. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$708
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$835
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,088
The Pavilion at North Grounds3 Bed 3 Bath - C23BR,3BA$1,215
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,246
Blue Ridge CrossingStudio - RenovatedStudio,1BA$1,285
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1,287

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $1.43 price per square foot 1458 Avon St Model at 1458 Avon St, Unit A in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the 710 Palatine Ave Model at 710 Palatine Ave, Unit Main starting at $2,895 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1458 Avon St, Unit A1458 Avon St3BR,2.5BA$1.43
710 Palatine Ave, Unit Main710 Palatine Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.61
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.92
Hickory Hope Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.34
Brookdale ApartmentsAzalea3BR,2BA$1.49
Park's Edge ApartmentsC1 (50% AMI)3BR,2BA$1.33
Rio Hill ApartmentsModel 2A - Call for waitlist2BR,1BA$1.38
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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Charlottesville Overview

Home to two presidents during its time, Charlottesville is a thriving city located in the heart of the proud state of Virginia. Home to around 150,000 residents as well as the Unversity of Virginia, this on-the-rise locale is an excellent option for anyone in the market for a new southern apartment.

Why live in Charlottesville, VA?

Known around the globe for its assortment of historic sites, thriving breweries and southern charm, Charlottesville apartments for rent are available to suit a large range of budgets and needs. Ideal for the student on the move or a young professional eager to kickstart their career, rentals in Charlottesville place you right in the heart of the excitement of Virginia, from area festivals to public parks, hopping nightlife to quaint markets.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #120

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Charlottesville, VA

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,287.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in Charlottesville is Hickory Hope Apartments which is listed at $708, while the average apartment in Charlottesville costs $3,749.

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 599 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 $1,621 which is $2,128 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.

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