Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Downtown Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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

property at 510 13th St NW

$1,100

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$1,100

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

510 13th St NW

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1020 Page St

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1020 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 912 Forest St

$1,440

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$1,440

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$1,440

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

912 Forest St

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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property at 1210 Agnese St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 4

1210 Agnese St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 345 11th St NW

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

345 11th St NW

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 709 Park St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

709 Park St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 511 1st St N

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 21

511 1st St N

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1411 Short 18th St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 24

1411 Short 18th St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 1406 Chesapeake St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1406 Chesapeake St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 730 Walker Sq

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

730 Walker Sq, Unit 1B

730 Walker Sq
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
Tarleton SquareCharlottesville Towers 4072BR,1BA$1,460
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I1BR,1BA$1,472
Main Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA

As of July 26, 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 107 1st St S Model at 107 1st St S, Unit Terrace Apartments starting at $3,190 with a $2.46 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
107 1st St S, Unit Terrace Apartments107 1st St S1BR,1BA$2.46
10th & DairyThe Redbud2BR,2BA$2.56
114 Howard Dr, Unit Apartment #2114 Howard Dr2BR,2BA$1.90
Main Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.82
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.31
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$2.02
Timberlake Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
Carlton ViewsPhase II - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath I1BR,1BA$2.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Downtown, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #13

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about North Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in North Downtown?

There are currently 82 Apartments for Rent in North Downtown, VA with pricing that ranges from $882 to $4,786. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Downtown ranging from $1,100 to $7,800.

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 $1,100 to $7,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,159.

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 $1,380 to $2,200, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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