Cheap Homes for Rent in Charlottesville, VA from $800 (35 Rentals)

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property at 135 Yellowstone Dr

$825

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$825

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 8

135 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1437 Glenside Grn

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 25

1437 Glenside Grn

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 195 Yellowstone Dr

$990

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$990

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$990

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 31

195 Yellowstone Dr, Unit 004

195 Yellowstone Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1000 Linden Ave

$1,180

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$1,180

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$1,180

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 5

1000 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1002 Linden Ave

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1002 Linden Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 2432 Arlington Blvd

$1,255

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$1,255

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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 11

2432 Arlington Blvd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 102 Berwick Cir

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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102 Berwick Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 307 Foxhaven Farm

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

307 Foxhaven Farm

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,355

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$1,355

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$1,355

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 13

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 260 Riverbend Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

260 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 605 Shepards Hill Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 11

605 Shepards Hill Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,400 - $2,250

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2018 Cornelius Aly

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 13

2018 Cornelius Aly

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 137 Green Turtle Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

137 Green Turtle Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 144 Hessian Hills Cir

$1,575

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$1,575

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$1,575

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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144 Hessian Hills Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 616 Rockcreek Rd

$1,495 - $1,795

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$1,585

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$1,585

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

616 Rockcreek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 525 Burgoyne Rd

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

525 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2527 Hydraulic Rd

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2527 Hydraulic Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1076 Delphi Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 7

1076 Delphi Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 701 St Clair Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

701 St Clair Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 920 Anderson St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

920 Anderson St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 415 2nd St NE

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

415 2nd St NE

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 2422 Barracks Pl

$1,625

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$1,625

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

2422 Barracks Pl

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 1054 Cheshire Ct

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

1054 Cheshire Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 163 Hessian Hills Way

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 4

163 Hessian Hills Way

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 136 Goodman St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 18

136 Goodman St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 10 Spring Ct

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

10 Spring Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 903 Grove St

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

903 Grove St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 113 Turtle Creek Rd

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

113 Turtle Creek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 2754 Gatewood Cir

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

2754 Gatewood Cir

CharlottesvilleVA22911

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property at 705 Walker Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 7

705 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 750 Walker Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

750 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 408 Wild Turkey Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

408 Wild Turkey Ln

CharlottesvilleVA22903

Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Charlottesville, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/01/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Charlottesville, VA area range in price from $630 to $5,660 with an overall median price of $2,125. The three Charlottesville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lewis Mountain at $790, Venable at $790, and 10th and Page at $655. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Charlottesville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lewis Mountain$1,565$79048
Venable$1,725$79057
10th and Page$1,780$65566
Barracks$1,849$89532
Barracks Rugby$1,856$89532
Ridge Street$1,859$65558
Rose Hill$1,885$84980
North Downtown$1,892$65580
Fifeville$1,942$65571
Jefferson Park Avenue$2,004$65565

Cheapest Available Charlottesville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood in the Ridge Street neighborhood priced from $744. Crestline Charlottesville in the Ridge Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Charlottesville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Crestline CharlottesvilleBerkeley 2 - 2x22BR,2BA$849
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (40% AMI)1BR,1BA$857
Ryan School ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$893
Grandmarc at the Corner2Dx2S - Double w/ Shared Bath2BR,2BA$895
Varsity ParkVarsity Park UVA - Luxury Student Living4BR,3BA$950
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
TreesdaleThe Rivanna - HC3BR,2BA$1,150
Spark CharlottesvilleRise1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA

As of April 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Charlottesville area is the $0.90 price per square foot The Monticello Model at Varsity Park in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Charlottesville apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated) Model at The Perch on Woodbrook starting at $1,995 with a $1.50 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Charlottesville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Varsity ParkThe Monticello4BR,3BA$0.90
The Perch on Woodbrook2 Bed, 2 Bath w/ Den (Renovated)2BR,2BA$1.50
TreesdaleThe Ivy2BR,2BA$1.19
Brookdale Apartments2br/bd2BR,2BA$1.58
Wilton Farm ApartmentsModel 2A2BR,1BA$1.63
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Park's Edge ApartmentsA1 (50% AMI)1BR,1BA$1.45
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Ryan School ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Charlottesville

What type of rentals are currently available in Charlottesville?

There are currently 277 Apartments for Rent in Charlottesville, VA with pricing that ranges from $630 to $5,660. There are also 200 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Charlottesville ranging from $825 to $10,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Charlottesville ranges from $825 to $10,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,757.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Charlottesville?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Charlottesville range from $813 to $5,660, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $4,680. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,289.

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