Cheap Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $600 (173 Rentals)

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property at 2629 Commonwealth Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2629 Commonwealth Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 804 St James Cir

$1,155

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$1,155

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$1,155

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 18

804 St James Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 1508 6th St SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1508 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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University Heights
$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738

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$1,250 - $3,738
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
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$1,280 - $2,200
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$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 855 Fountain Ct

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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855 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 845 Fountain Ct

$1,300 - $1,425

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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845 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 814-816-816 Page St

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1224 Smith St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1224 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1226 Smith St

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

1226 Smith St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2512 Plateau Rd

$1,395

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$1,395

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$1,395

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

2512 Plateau Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 119 W Main St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

119 W Main St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 850 Fountain Ct

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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850 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 840 Fountain Ct

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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840 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 875 Fountain Ct

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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875 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 835 Fountain Ct

$1,425

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$1,425

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$1,425

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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835 Fountain Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Cobalt Ridge
Rent Specials
$1,480 - $2,007
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$1,440 - $1,967
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Cobalt Ridge

1000 Old Brook RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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Greens at Hollymead
$1,487 - $2,606
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$1,482 - $2,601
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Greens at Hollymead

1950 Powell Creek CtCharlottesville, VA 22911
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property at 2417 Barracks Pl

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2417 Barracks Pl

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1326 Oak Tree Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1326 Oak Tree Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 37 Spring Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 10

37 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Arden Place
$1,547 - $2,806
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$1,502 - $2,761
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Arden Place

1810 Arden Creek LnCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 1519 Rosa Terrace

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 Paton St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 10

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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The Hudson
$1,555 - $3,080
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$1,530 - $3,055
Required Monthly Fees
$25

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$1,555 - $3,080
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Hudson

905 River RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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property at 109 Piedmont Ave N

$1,585

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$1,585

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$1,585

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 Piedmont Ave N

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $630 to $4,786 with an overall median price of $2,791. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Downtown at $882, Downtown Charlottesville at $882, and Venable at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Downtown$1,950$88236
Downtown Charlottesville$1,985$88232
Venable$2,104$89521
Barracks$2,200$89530
Barracks Rugby$2,200$89523
Starr Hill$2,242$630389
Woolen Mills$2,432$63076
Martha Jefferson$2,485$63039
Rose Hill$2,597$88235
Ridge Street$2,690$88232

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. Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better! in the The Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Woods Edge Apartments - 55 and Better!1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$875
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Hickory Hope Apartments1 Bedroom - Phase A1BR,1BA$1,090
Lynnhaven Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,195
HearthwoodStudioStudio,1BA$1,236
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1,290
Wertland SquareA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4X4 - Renovated Model at Grandmarc at the Corner in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the 331 Key West Dr Model at 331 Key West Dr, Unit Basement starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Greenbrier 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.
Grandmarc at the Corner4X4 - Renovated4BR,4BA$0.95
331 Key West Dr, Unit Basement331 Key West Dr1BR,1BA$1.50
Park's Edge ApartmentsC1 (50% AMI)3BR,2BA$1.51
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Timberland Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.51
Camden Courtyard#11BR,1BA$0.91
Eagles Landing Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.12
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 $1,315.

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 $2,791.

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 488 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 $1,064 which is $1,727 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.

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