720-772-772 Prospect Ave
CharlottesvilleVA22903
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (51 Rentals)
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$744 - $1,350
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKindlewood
460 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$983
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTimberlake Place Apartments
1518 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,095 - $1,331
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCarlton Views
1337 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
804 St James Cir
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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$1,219 - $1,904
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTarleton Square
701 E High StCharlottesville, VA 22902
901 Park St
CharlottesvilleVA22901
700 Grove Ave
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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$1,299 - $1,499
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForest Street Apartments
1115-1117 Forest StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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$1,325 - $2,150
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLocust Grove
459 Locust AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1224 Preston Ave
CharlottesvilleVA22903
720 Nalle St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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$1,500
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 11Total Monthly Price
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$1,500
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$1,500
214 W South St, Unit Apartment 2, Unit Apartment 2
214 W South StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,558
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 1Total Monthly Price
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$1,558
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$1,558
1620 Rugby Ave, Unit B, Unit B
1620 Rugby AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
324 Caroline Ave
CharlottesvilleVA22902
800 Castalia St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
406 Hedge St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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$1,750
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 18Total Monthly Price
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$1,750
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$1,750
301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A
301 7th St SWCharlottesville, VA 22903
205 Douglas Avenue, Unit Two, Unit Two
205 Douglas Avenue
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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$1,795 - $2,195
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,745 - $2,145
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$50
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$1,795 - $2,195
Norcross Station Apartments
300 4th St SECharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,805 - $2,375
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCity Walk Apartments
1111 E Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,805 - $1,975
Plus Fees12 Month Lease Term
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 7One Hundred Avon
100 Avon StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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$1,895
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available NowTotal Monthly Price
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$1,895
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$1,895
702 Delevan St
702 Delevan StCharlottesville, VA 22903
702 Delevan St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit
768 Prospect AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
West Main Apartments
113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Friendship Court
400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Studio Apartments
Water Street Apartments
109 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
432 3rd St NE
432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Altamont Circle Apartments
11 Altamont CirCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Belmont Heights Apartments
1000 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
511 1st St N
CharlottesvilleVA22902
280 Riverbend Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22911
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1 Bedroom Apartments
The Meriwether
1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Oxford Hill
704 Madison AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
920 Anderson St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
709 Lafayette St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Nob Hill Apartments
500 Mcintire RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
136 Goodman St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
903 Grove St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
University Apartments
1109 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
525 Ridge Street
525 Ridge StCharlottesville, VA 22902
750 Walker Square
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Ash Tree Apartments
711-799 Madison AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
1130 E High St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A
301 7th St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22903
770 Walker Square
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
1115 Wertland St
1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
1321 Willow Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Burnet on Elliott
114 Elliott AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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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 | $1,806 | $1,509 | $2,103 |
| North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $655 | $4,329 |
| North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $849 | $4,520 |
| North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,598 | $995 | $5,660 |
| North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $1,289 | $1,370 |
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Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 51 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. Crestline Charlottesville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable North Downtown apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Crestline Charlottesville | Berkeley 2 - 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $849 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Locust Grove | Unique 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| Norcross Station Apartments | The Crossing is Available for March or April! | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $2.46 price per square foot The Cypress Model at 10th & Dairy in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $2,414. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the The Camelback is Available for March, April or ... Model at Norcross Station Apartments starting at $2,170 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Ridge Street 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. |
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| 10th & Dairy | The Cypress | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| Norcross Station Apartments | The Camelback is Available for March, April or ... | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 702 Delevan St | 702 Delevan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Forest Street Apartments | 2 BR, 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Crestline Charlottesville | Bronson -2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
| Locust Grove | Unique | 2BR,2BA | $2.97 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Carlton Views | Phase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
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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 $1,855.
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 48 regular apartments in North Downtown 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 North Downtown?
Cheap apartments in North Downtown have an average cost of $1,265 which is $590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Downtown.
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