
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Downtown area of Charlottesville.


1147 Meriwether St

Timberlake Place Apartments

804 St James Cir

901 Park St

416 E Main St

Tarleton Square

814-816-816 Page St
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416 E Main St

416 E Main St

Carlton Views

324 Caroline Ave

108 2nd St NE

108 2nd St SW

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1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt

800 Castalia St
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1039 Locust Ave, Unit 1039 Locust B

Locust Grove

108 2nd St SW

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1343 East Market St, Unit 1343 East Market

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611 Bolling Ave, Unit 611 Bolling Avenue

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

West Main Apartments

Friendship Court
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432 3rd St NE

Altamont Circle Apartments

Forest Street Apartments

545 Burgoyne Rd

Belmont Heights Apartments

280 Riverbend Dr

The Meriwether
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513 12th St NW
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,349 | $1,349 | $1,349 |
| North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $983 | $3,780 |
| North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $882 | $3,992 |
| North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $1,025 | $1,900 |
| North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,589 | $1,315 | $2,800 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available North Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Downtown 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 North Downtown apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $1,472 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,579 |
| Locust Grove | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,905 |
| 10th & Dairy | The Foxglove | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $1.62 price per square foot 116 Howard Dr Model at 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the 1112 Holmes Ave Model at 1112 Holmes Ave, Unit 1112 Holmes Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the The Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| 1112 Holmes Ave, Unit 1112 Holmes Ave | 1112 Holmes Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Norcross Station Apartments | The Camelback is Available for April, May or June! | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 702 Delevan St, Unit A | 702 Delevan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 1701 Rugby Ave, Unit Basement Apt | 1701 Rugby Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Downtown, Charlottesville, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in North Downtown is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in North Downtown costs $1,895.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Downtown?
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 16 regular apartments in North Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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