
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Johnson Village Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Johnson Village area of Charlottesville.


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222 Stribling Ave, Unit A, Unit A

2420 Sunset Rd, Unit Apt A

130 Apple Tree Rd

2423 Sunset Rd

720 Nalle St

1307 King St

112 Cleveland Ave

109 Piedmont Ave N
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301 Paton St

1440 5th St

761 King St

2412 Jefferson Park Ave

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301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A

238 Sunset Ave

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5th Street Place

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Jefferson Commons

Beacon on 5th
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5 Row Apartments

2309 Fontaine Ave

725 Denali Way, Unit APT 104

702 Delevan St

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702 Delevan St

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

Ephphatha Village Apartments

2006 Jefferson Park Ave

102 Morris Paul Ct
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1800 Jefferson Park Ave

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113 Stratford Ct

616 Rockcreek Rd

1305 Cherry Ave

122 Harmon St

709 Lafayette St

903 Grove St
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525 Ridge Street

The Barringer at Monroe Lane

750 Walker Square

107 Harris Rd

301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A

2512 Fontaine Ave Ext

614 Rockcreek Rd

1401 Forest Ridge Rd
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1707 Jefferson Park Ave

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Johnson Village, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Johnson Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Village Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $725 | $2,103 |
| Johnson Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,996 | $655 | $4,329 |
| Johnson Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $849 | $4,520 |
| Johnson Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,210 | $995 | $5,660 |
| Johnson Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,980 | $1,289 | $4,405 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Johnson Village Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available Johnson Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Johnson Village area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at 5th Street Place priced from $1,751. Beacon on 5th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,827. Here are the most affordable Johnson Village apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Street Place | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $1,751 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $1,827 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,980 |
| Mimosa Court | Townhouse | 3BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| 5 Row Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,105 |
| Six hundred West Main | B | 1BR,1BA | $2,514 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Johnson Village, VA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Johnson Village area is the $1.97 price per square foot B2 Model at 5 Row Apartments in the in the Johnson Village neighborhood starting from $2,105. The second greatest value Johnson Village apartment is the Carter *Newly Renovated Model at Attain on 5th starting at $1,980 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Johnson Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Johnson Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Row Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Attain on 5th | Carter *Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| 702 Delevan St | 702 Delevan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Crestline Charlottesville | Bronson -2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| 5th Street Place | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Six hundred West Main | C | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 222 Stribling Ave, Unit A | 222 Stribling Ave | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleJohnson Village, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #18
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 5th Street Place which is listed at $1,751, while the average apartment in Johnson Village costs $3,980.
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 47 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 $970 which is $3,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Johnson Village.
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