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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKindlewood
460 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (36 Rentals)
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTimberlake Place Apartments
1518 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
804 St James Cir
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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$1,212 - $2,024
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCarlton Views
1339 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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119 W Main St, Unit D
119 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLocust Grove
459 Locust AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowTarleton Square
701 E High StCharlottesville, VA 22902
814-816-816 Page St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
108 2nd St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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603 Locust Ave, Unit apt B
603 Locust AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
406 Fairway Ave
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406 Hedge St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
118 2nd St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22902
602 Wilder Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit
768 Prospect AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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West Main Apartments
113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Water Street Apartments
109 W Water StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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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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Forest Street Apartments
1115-1117 Forest StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Belmont Heights Apartments
1000 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
912 Forest St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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The Meriwether
1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Oxford Hill
704 Madison AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Nob Hill Apartments
500 Mcintire RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
345 11th St NW
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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903 Grove St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
709 Park St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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University Apartments
1109 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
511 1st St N
CharlottesvilleVA22902
1411 Short 18th St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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Ash Tree Apartments
711-799 Madison AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
1406 Chesapeake St
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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1115 Wertland St
1115 Wertland StCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Main Street Apartments
420 E Main StCharlottesville, 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 | $1,299 | $1,250 | $1,349 |
| North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $983 | $3,494 |
| North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $882 | $4,786 |
| North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,380 | $2,300 |
| North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $1,300 | $2,800 |
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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 |
| Locust Grove | Sparrow | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| Tarleton Square | Charlottesville Towers 407 | 2BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Carlton Views | Phase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $1,472 |
| Main Street Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,800 |
| One Hundred Avon | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA
As of July 15, 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 2 Bedroom Model at 525 Ridge Street starting at $2,395 with a $2.01 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1 | 116 Howard Dr | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.62 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| 114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2 | 114 Howard Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Main Street Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 310 6th Street SW, Unit Apt B (Ground Floor) | 310 6th Street SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Carlton Views | Phase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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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 $1,917.
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 14 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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