Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (12 Rentals)

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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Cheapest Available Downtown Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Charlottesville area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Timberlake Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $983. Here are the most affordable Downtown Charlottesville apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Tarleton SquareEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,409
Locust GroveOwl2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA

As of February 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 BR, 1 BA Model at Forest Street Apartments in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the A-3 Model at City Walk Apartments starting at $1,805 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the North Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Locust GroveDove1BR,1BA$2.13
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Crossing is Available for February or March!1BR,1BA$2.41
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
1509 E High St1509 E High St1BR,1BA$3.92
One Hundred AvonFloorplan E1BR,1BA$3.32
Tarleton SquareEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$3.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Charlottesville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment is $744 at Kindlewood.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Charlottesville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Charlottesville is starting from $882 at Kindlewood.

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