Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $1,300 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Downtown Charlottesville area of Charlottesville.

property at 545 Burgoyne Rd

545 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 402 13th ST NE

402 13th ST NE, Unit C

402 13th ST NE
CharlottesvilleVA22902

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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
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1,241

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Charlottesville area is the $2.33 price per square foot B1 - Ivy Model at Beacon on 5th in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $2,676. The second greatest value Downtown Charlottesville apartment is the The Box Car is Available for later July or August! Model at Norcross Station Apartments starting at $1,865 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the Ridge Street 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.
Beacon on 5thB1 - Ivy2BR,2BA$2.33
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Box Car is Available for later July or August!1BR,1BA$1.71
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.90
1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market1343 East Market St1BR,1BA$1.78
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
Cobalt RidgeAlbemarle1BR,1BA$2.01
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Spark CharlottesvilleShine1BR,1BA$1.86
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A361BR,1BA$2.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Charlottesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Charlottesville?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Charlottesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $882 to $5,393. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Charlottesville ranging from $1,395 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Charlottesville?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Charlottesville ranges from $1,395 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,624.

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