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3029 Scottsville Rd
3029 Scottsville RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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460 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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222 Stribling Ave, Unit A
222 Stribling AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
157 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 207
157 Yellowstone Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22903
1147 Meriwether St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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2420 Sunset Rd, Unit Apt A
2420 Sunset RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2629 Commonwealth Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22901
2350 Abington Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22911
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411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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2980 Horizon RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
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69 Court Pl
CharlottesvilleVA22901
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77 Barclay Place CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1720 Treesdale WayCharlottesville, VA 22901
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2619 Hydraulic RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
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216-218 14th StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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2639 Barracks RdCharlottesville, VA 22901
2840 Hollymead Dr, Unit B
2840 Hollymead Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22911
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West Main Apartments
113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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2006 Jefferson Park Ave
2006 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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109 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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325 Timberland LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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816 Mallside Forest CtCharlottesville, VA 22901
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1212 Cedars CtCharlottesville, VA 22903
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Charlottesville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,688 | $630 | $2,999 |
| Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $700 | $3,780 |
| Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $760 | $4,120 |
| Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,790 | $813 | $4,457 |
| Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,369 | $1,305 | $4,405 |
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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 $1,236.
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 $2,813.
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 353 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 $1,094 which is $1,719 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Charlottesville.
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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent
Written by: Robin Stewart
Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.