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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (15 Rentals)
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214 9th St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Timberlake Place Apartments
1518 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
602 Wilder Dr
CharlottesvilleVA22901
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394 Wildwood Ct
CharlottesvilleVA22901
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Carlton Views
1337 Carlton AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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701 E High StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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1000 Monticello Rd
CharlottesvilleVA22902
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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 | $1,651 | $1,409 | $1,946 |
| North Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $983 | $4,101 |
| North Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $882 | $4,732 |
| North Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,073 | $1,262 | $5,393 |
| North Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,169 | $1,299 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 15 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 | $1,287 |
| The Meriwether | Garden Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Six Hundred West Main | E | Studio,1BA | $1,681 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA
As of June 13, 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 1001 Avon St Model at 1001 Avon St, Unit A starting at $2,000 with a $2.22 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats at West Village | 4x4 Balcony | 4BR,4BA | $0.92 |
| 1001 Avon St, Unit A | 1001 Avon St | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 511 1st St N, Unit 313 | 511 1st St N | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| City Walk Apartments | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Altoview Apartment Homes | The Carter | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Timberlake Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Avemore Apartment Homes | A6 - Lindenwald | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Carlton Views | Phase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A26 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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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 $3,009.
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.
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 $1,660 which is $1,349 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Downtown.
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