Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $983 (25 Rentals)

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property at 901 Park St

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

901 Park St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 700 Grove Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

700 Grove Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 406 Hedge St

$1,665

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$1,665

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$1,665

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

406 Hedge St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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Norcross Station Apartments
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$1,795 - $2,195
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$1,745 - $2,145
Required Monthly Fees
$50

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$1,795 - $2,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4

Norcross Station Apartments

300 4th St SECharlottesville, VA 22902
Student Housing
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property at 1511 E High St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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1511 E High St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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West Main Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Belmont Heights Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Heights Apartments

1000 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
Student Housing
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property at 511 1st St N

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 6

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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The Meriwether
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meriwether

1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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525 Ridge Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

525 Ridge Street

525 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
property at 1130 E High St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1130 E High St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 7th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A

301 7th St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Burnet on Elliott
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnet on Elliott

114 Elliott AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
Student Housing

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charlottesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Downtown Charlottesville costs $3,579.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Charlottesville that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.