Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $700 (18 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 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

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

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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930 Monticello Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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One Hundred Avon
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Hundred Avon

100 Avon StCharlottesville, VA 22902

Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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 III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,287
The MeriwetherGarden Level1BR,1BA$1,550
Six Hundred West MainEStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.90
Cobalt RidgeMonticello2BR,1BA$1.92
1001 Avon St, Unit A1001 Avon St2BR,1BA$2.22
511 1st St N, Unit 313511 1st St N2BR,1BA$2.22
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
324 Oak Street, Unit Apt C324 Oak Street1BR,1BA$2.13
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Avemore Apartment HomesA6 - Lindenwald1BR,1BA$2.57
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$2.06

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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

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A few nearby public transportation options

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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