Cheap Homes for Rent in North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $1,400 (12 Rentals)

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

property at 511 1st St N

$1,475

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$1,475

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 6

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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 934 5th St SW

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 17

934 5th St SW

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 136 Goodman St

$1,615

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$1,615

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$1,615

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 18

136 Goodman St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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 Jul 15

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

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property at 750 Walker Square

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 11

750 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1130 E High St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

1130 E High St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 301 7th St SW

$1,750

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$1,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A

301 7th St SW
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 300 Riverbend Dr

$1,790

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$1,790

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 29

300 Riverbend Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 735 Walker Square

$1,795

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$1,795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

735 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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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 A50 (Type 1)1BR,1BA$1,095
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1,299
Locust GroveUnique 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA

As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Downtown area is the $2.45 price per square foot The Cypress Model at 10th & Dairy in the in the 10th and Page neighborhood starting from $2,403. 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.
10th & DairyThe Cypress2BR,2BA$2.45
Norcross Station ApartmentsThe Camelback is Available for April, May or June!2BR,1BA$2.26
702 Delevan St702 Delevan St2BR,1BA$2.37
Forest Street Apartments2 BR, 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.64
City Walk ApartmentsA-31BR,1BA$2.33
Locust GroveUnique2BR,2BA$2.97
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Carlton ViewsPhase I - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath A601BR,1BA$1.94
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
301 7th St SW, Unit A301 7th St SW1BR,1BA$2.92

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #14

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 North Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in North Downtown?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA with pricing that ranges from $655 to $5,660. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Downtown ranging from $1,475 to $7,000.

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 $1,475 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,482.

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 $1,010 to $5,660, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,090 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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