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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracks Studio Apartments | $1,236 | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| Barracks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $920 | $2,100 |
| Barracks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,685 | $895 | $3,250 |
| Barracks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $1,499 | $2,995 |
| Barracks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,665 | $1,305 | $2,850 |
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Barracks Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
See all Apartments in CharlottesvilleThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Barracks area of Charlottesville, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Grandmarc at the Corner priced from $895. Varsity Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Barracks apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath | 2BR,2BA | $895 |
| Varsity Park | Varsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living | 4BR,3BA | $950 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,303 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,372 |
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barracks area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Monticello Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Barracks apartment is the Virginian Model at Venable Court Apartments starting at $2,995 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the 10th and Page neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barracks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varsity Park | The Monticello | 4BR,3BA | $0.90 |
| Venable Court Apartments | Virginian | 3BR,3BA | $2.28 |
| 10th & Dairy | The Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $2.45 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Hearthwood | 1 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Grandmarc at the Corner | 1x1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| The Meadows Apartments | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
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The cheapest apartment in Barracks is Hearthwood which is listed at $1,303, while the average apartment in Barracks costs $1,851.
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 26 regular apartments in Barracks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Barracks have an average cost of $1,460 which is $391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Barracks.
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