
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Timberlake Place Apartments

Carlton Views

118 W Main St
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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 |
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North Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,647 | $1,409 | $1,946 |
North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,900 | $983 | $4,101 |
North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $882 | $4,732 |
North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,160 | $4,928 | $5,393 |
North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,299 | $1,299 |
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There are currently 8 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 |
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Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $983 |
Carlton Views | Phase II - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IV | 2BR,2BA | $1,024 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4x4 Balcony Model at Flats at West Village in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value North Downtown apartment is the 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH B Model at 10th & Dairy starting at $2,689 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the 10th and Page 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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Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.92 |
10th & Dairy | 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH B | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
704 Blenheim Ave, Unit #2 | 704 Blenheim Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
City Walk Apartments | A-3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Locust Grove | Dove | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Norcross Station Apartments | The Crossing is Available for September or Octo... | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
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 $5,160.
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 4 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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