Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Village Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Johnson Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnson Village area of Charlottesville, VA is a Studio unit found at Six Hundred West Main priced from $1,681. Attain on 5th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,890. Here are the most affordable Johnson Village apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Six Hundred West MainEStudio,1BA$1,681
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1,890
5 Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Village, VA

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Johnson Village area is the $2.13 price per square foot Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series Model at University Heights in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Johnson Village apartment is the 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village starting at $1,259 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University HeightsJefferson Suite - Wahoo Series4BR,2BA$2.13
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.89
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.84
5 Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.15
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
Fifth Street Place ApartmentsA1B1BR,1BA$2.62
10th & Dairy1 BEDROOM M1BR,1BA$3.57
Six Hundred West MainEStudio ,1BA$3.66
Lark on Main1 Bed, 1 Bath with Study1BR,1BA$6.51
222 Stribling Ave, Unit B222 Stribling AveStudio ,1BA$2.91

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Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #23

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

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Johnson Village Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Johnson Village?

The cheapest apartment in Johnson Village is 5 Row Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in Johnson Village costs $2,790.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Johnson Village?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Johnson Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Johnson Village?

Cheap apartments in Johnson Village have an average cost of $941 which is $1,849 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Village.

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