Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Village Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $665 (30 Rentals)

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property at 100 Yellowstone Dr
$709 - $1,866

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$735

Total Monthly Price$735
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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100 Yellowstone Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 111 Montpelier St
$895 - $3,595

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$925

Total Monthly Price$925
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

111 Montpelier St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Cherry Suites
$1,109

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$949
Required Monthly Fees$160

Total Monthly Price$1,109
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cherry Suites

1003 Cherry AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,144 - $2,175

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,139 - $2,170
Required Monthly Fees$5

Total Monthly Price$1,144 - $2,175
11 Month Lease Term
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 9, 2027

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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500 Ridge St
$1,350 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350 - $2,100

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,100
12 Month Lease Term
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

500 Ridge St

500 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 814-816-816 Page St
$1,365

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,365

Total Monthly Price$1,365
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1305 Cherry Ave
$1,195 - $1,495

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

1305 Cherry Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 111 Washington Ave
$1,495 - $2,850

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,495

Total Monthly Price$1,495
1 To 5 Bedroom Rentals
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Affordability

111 Washington Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 112 Cleveland Ave
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 301 Paton St
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 10
Affordability

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1519 Rosa Terrace
$1,525

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,525

Total Monthly Price$1,525
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 10
Affordability

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 109 Piedmont Ave N
$1,585

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,585

Total Monthly Price$1,585
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

109 Piedmont Ave N

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1784 Sugar Maple Ct
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,625
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1784 Sugar Maple Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1440 5th St
$1,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1440 5th St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 211 Stribling Ave
$1,170

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,170

Total Monthly Price$1,170
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

211 Stribling Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 211 Shamrock Rd
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

211 Shamrock Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1101 Grove St
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1101 Grove St, Unit B

1101 Grove St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1101 Grove St
$1,295

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,295

Total Monthly Price$1,295
12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

1101 Grove St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1905 Jefferson Park Ave
$1,375

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,375

Total Monthly Price$1,375
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
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1905 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave
$1,445 - $2,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,475

Total Monthly Price$1,475
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 130 Apple Tree Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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130 Apple Tree Rd, Unit A

130 Apple Tree Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 415 Valley Rd Extension
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
12 Month Lease Term
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Affordability

415 Valley Rd Extension

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 506 Hanover St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

506 Hanover St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 2550 Woodland Dr
$1,625

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,625

Total Monthly Price$1,625
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 11

2550 Woodland Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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 2 Beds unit found at Timberland Park priced from $899. Cherry Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,109. Here are the most affordable Johnson Village apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timberland Park2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$899
Cherry SuitesPrivate Suite1BR,1BA$1,109
5 Row ApartmentsA1A - Affordable (Income Restrictions)1BR,1BA$1,706
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$1,720
5th Street PlaceA1B1BR,1BA$1,771
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1,903
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
Six hundred West MainA1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Village, VA

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson Village area is the $0.91 price per square foot 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Johnson Village apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at Pavilions starting at $3,600 with a $3.20 price per square foot in the JPA 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.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.91
Pavilions4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$3.20
Timberland Park3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.49
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.85
500 Ridge St500 Ridge St3BR,1BA$2.10
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
5 Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.20
5th Street PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$2.49
310 6th Street SW, Unit Apt B (Ground Floor)310 6th Street SW1BR,1BA$2.78
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$2.55

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #21

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 Cherry Suites which is listed at $1,109, while the average apartment in Johnson Village costs $1,861.

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 14 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 $1,033 which is $828 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Village.

Expert Rental Resources

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