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

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1115 Wertland St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1115 Wertland St

1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$983
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 2 Bedroom 2 Bath IV2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.92
10th & Dairy2 BEDROOM 2 BATH B2BR,2BA$2.66
704 Blenheim Ave, Unit #2704 Blenheim Ave2BR,1BA$1.86
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$1.94
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Locust GroveDove1BR,1BA$2.13
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Crossing is Available for September or Octo...1BR,1BA$2.41
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,1BA$1.94
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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