Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (18 Rentals)
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Timberlake Place Apartments

602 Wilder Dr

Carlton Views

Spark Charlottesville

Tarleton Square
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The Meriwether

Six Hundred West Main

Cobalt Ridge
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1000 Monticello Rd

930 Monticello Rd
Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Charlottesville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,792 | $1,409 | $2,061 |
Downtown Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,017 | $983 | $4,101 |
Downtown Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,385 | $882 | $4,732 |
Downtown Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,463 | $1,262 | $5,393 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $1,287 |
The Meriwether | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Six Hundred West Main | E | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville area is the $1.90 price per square foot Carter *Newly Renovated Model at Attain on 5th in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the Monticello Model at Cobalt Ridge starting at $1,839 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Cobalt Ridge | Monticello | 2BR,1BA | $1.92 |
1001 Avon St, Unit A | 1001 Avon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
511 1st St N, Unit 313 | 511 1st St N | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
324 Oak Street, Unit Apt C | 324 Oak Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Avemore Apartment Homes | A6 - Lindenwald | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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.
What is the most affordable Downtown Charlottesville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Charlottesville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Attain on 5th and starts from $2,200.
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