Cheap Homes for Rent in North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the North Downtown area of Charlottesville.

property at 545 Burgoyne Rd

$1,360

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$1,360

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$1,360

1 Bedroom Rentals

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545 Burgoyne Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 280 Riverbend Dr

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 10

280 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 513 12th St NW

$1,560

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$1,560

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$1,560

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

513 12th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 920 Anderson St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 5

920 Anderson St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 903 Grove St

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 4

903 Grove St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 300 Riverbend Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 29

300 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 511 1st St N

$1,725

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$1,725

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$1,725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1411 Short 18th St

$1,735

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$1,735

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$1,735

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 24

1411 Short 18th St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 745 Walker Square

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

745 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1406 Chesapeake St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 23

1406 Chesapeake St

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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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 III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$1,472
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$1,579
Locust GroveRaven2BR,2BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA

As of June 08, 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 The Camelback is Available for April, May or June! 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 Howard Dr, Unit Apt #1116 Howard Dr4BR,2.5BA$1.62
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Camelback is Available for April, May or June!2BR,1BA$2.26
611 Bolling Ave, Unit 611 Bolling Avenue611 Bolling Ave2BR,1BA$1.70
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
702 Delevan St, Unit A702 Delevan St2BR,1BA$2.37
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$2.02
Locust GroveUnique2BR,2BA$2.97
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Carlton ViewsPhase III - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A261BR,1BA$2.35

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #10

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in North Downtown?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA with pricing that ranges from $882 to $4,101. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Downtown ranging from $1,360 to $6,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Downtown ranges from $1,360 to $6,950 with an average monthly rent of $2,914.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Downtown range from $1,025 to $2,024, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,735 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,315.

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