Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $630 (169 Rentals)

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property at 100 Yellowstone Dr
$709 - $1,866

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$735

Total Monthly Price$735
1 Bedroom Rentals
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100 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2591 Ravenscroft Way
$800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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2591 Ravenscroft Way

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 111 Montpelier St
$895 - $3,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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111 Montpelier St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 725 Denali Way
$941

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$941

Total Monthly Price$941
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 13
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725 Denali Way

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1504 6th St SE
$1,095

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,095

Total Monthly Price$1,095
2 Bedroom Rentals
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1504 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 2629 Commonwealth Dr
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2629 Commonwealth Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Cherry Suites
$1,109

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$949
Required Monthly Fees$160

Total Monthly Price$1,109
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cherry Suites

1003 Cherry AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,144 - $2,154

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,139 - $2,149
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,144 - $2,154
11 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9, 2027

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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University Heights
$1,250 - $3,738

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250 - $3,738

Total Monthly Price$1,250 - $3,738
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 215 Palatine Ave
$1,285

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,285

Total Monthly Price$1,285
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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215 Palatine Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1226 Smith St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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1226 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1222 Smith St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1222 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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500 Ridge St
$1,350 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

500 Ridge St

500 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 814-816-816 Page St
$1,365

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,365

Total Monthly Price$1,365
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 103 Cresap Rd
$1,375 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

103 Cresap Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2114 Ivy Rd
$1,395

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,395

Total Monthly Price$1,395
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 18
Affordability

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1326 Oak Tree Ln
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

1326 Oak Tree Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Cobalt Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,449 - $2,049

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,403 - $2,003
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Total Monthly PriceVaries
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 1305 Cherry Ave
$1,195 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1305 Cherry Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 111 Washington Ave
$1,495 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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111 Washington Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 410 Dorrier Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1
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410 Dorrier Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 37 Spring Ct
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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37 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 112 Cleveland Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 301 Paton St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 10
Affordability

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1519 Rosa Terrace
$1,525

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10
Affordability

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $630 to $4,065 with an overall median price of $1,937. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are 10th Page at $1,509, Venable at $1,569, and 10th and Page at $1,575. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
10th Page$1,509$79916
Venable$1,569$79935
10th and Page$1,575$79940
Jefferson Park Avenue$1,579$73536
Rose Hill$1,579$79944
Fifeville$1,585$79942
Barracks$1,599$79927
Barracks Rugby$1,599$79925
Ridge Street$1,600$82539
JPA$1,665$73580

Cheapest Available Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood priced from $744. Grandmarc at the Corner in the 10th and Page neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$799
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$875
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Timberland Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$899
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Emerald Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Cherry SuitesPrivate Suite1BR,1BA$1,109
Lynnhaven Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,195
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A50 (Type 1)1BR,1BA$1,212

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the A4X2 Renovated Model at Wertland Square starting at $1,229 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the 10th and Page 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.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.91
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$0.90
1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market1343 East Market St1BR,1BA$1.33
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Timberland Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Spark CharlottesvilleTrust2BR,1.5BA$1.48
The Pavilion at North Grounds2 Bed 2 Bath - B12BR,2BA$1.39
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.

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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 $1,212.

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 $1,937.

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 560 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 $1,076 which is $861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.

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