Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (10 Rentals)

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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
  • Utilities Included

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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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property at 100 Carlton Rd

$1,275

1 Bedroom Rentals

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100 Carlton Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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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
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,1BA$1,331

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville area is the $2.09 price per square foot 225 Douglas Ave Model at 225 Douglas Ave, Unit Unit B in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the 142 Carlton Rd Model at 142 Carlton Rd, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 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.
225 Douglas Ave, Unit Unit B225 Douglas Ave2BR,2BA$2.09
142 Carlton Rd, Unit B142 Carlton Rd2BR,1BA$1.80
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$1.94
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Locust GroveDove1BR,1BA$2.04
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Crossing is Available for November or Decem...1BR,1BA$2.34
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,1BA$1.94
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
1509 E High St, Unit B1509 E High St1BR,1BA$3.92

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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