1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA (41 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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property at 602 Wilder Dr

602 Wilder Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1511 E High St

1511 E High St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 511 1st St N

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 7th St SW

301 7th St SW, Unit A

301 7th St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Sunrise Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartments

404 Carl Smith StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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West Main Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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525 Ridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 Ridge Street

525 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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One Hundred Avon
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Hundred Avon

100 Avon StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Burnet on Elliott
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnet on Elliott

114 Elliott AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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511 Ridge St
1 Bedroom Apartments

511 Ridge St

511 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Crescent Halls
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Halls

500 S 1st StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Rugby Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rugby Station

1135 Rose Hill DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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606 Gillespie Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

606 Gillespie Ave

606 Gillespie AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Midway Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midway Manor

100 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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The Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Terraces

107 1st StCharlottesville, VA 22902

Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is found at Altoview Apartment Homes and is listed at 896 square feet priced from $2,037. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Highland896 Sq Ft$2,037
The Elysian at StonefieldA6861 Sq Ft$2,486
City Walk ApartmentsA-1853 Sq Ft$1,905
10th & Dairy1 BEDROOM F1735 Sq Ft$2,025
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom703 Sq Ft$983
Avemore Apartment HomesA6 - Lindenwald689 Sq Ft$1,762
Spark CharlottesvilleRadiate659 Sq Ft$1,389
Kindlewood1BR659 Sq Ft$744
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A36636 Sq Ft$1,287

Cheapest Available Downtown Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Charlottesville of Charlottesville, VA is the 1BR Model starting from $744 at Kindlewood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Charlottesville is currently $2,104. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Kindlewood1BR$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom$983
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A36$1,287
Spark CharlottesvilleRadiate$1,389
The MeriwetherGarden Level$1,550
City Walk ApartmentsA-1$1,905
Altoview Apartment HomesThe Carter$1,962
10th & Dairy1 BEDROOM M$1,998
The Elysian at StonefieldA7$2,071

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood in Charlottesville, VA

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is $2,104.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Charlottesville is a 896 square feet unit starting from $2,037 at Altoview Apartment Homes.

What is the average size for Downtown Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Charlottesville is currently 714 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.