
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridge Street Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Ridge Street area of Charlottesville.


Kindlewood

1504 6th St SE

119 W Main St, Unit B

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Jefferson Commons

416 E Main St

119 W Main St, Unit H

Tarleton Square

416 E Main St
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814-816-816 Page St

108 2nd St SW

1305 Cherry Ave

1800 Jefferson Park Ave, Unit 5 Garden Apartment

301 Paton St

1519 Rosa Terrace

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Beacon on 5th

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706 Rockland Ave, Unit B

1114 Monticello Rd
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207 Douglas Ave, Unit B

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710 Palatine Ave

730 Walker Sq, Unit 1B

One Hundred Avon

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

West Main Apartments

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Friendship Court

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Altamont Circle Apartments

1101 Grove St, Unit B

1101 Grove St

Belmont Heights Apartments

616 Rockcreek Rd

The Meriwether

405A Valley Rd Extension

432 3rd St NE

415 Valley Rd Extension
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University Apartments

Main Street Apartments

745 Walker Square

1001 E Market St

1050 Druid Ave.

506 Hanover St

1201 Druid Ave

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

1707 Jefferson Park Ave
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Burnet on Elliott
Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ridge Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Street Studio Apartments | $1,299 | $1,250 | $1,349 |
| Ridge Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,906 | $1,161 | $3,190 |
| Ridge Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,895 | $882 | $3,659 |
| Ridge Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,371 | $1,380 | $2,727 |
| Ridge Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $1,285 | $1,370 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ridge Street Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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Cheapest Available Ridge Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ridge Street area of Charlottesville, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Kindlewood priced from $744. Jefferson Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable Ridge Street apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $744 |
| Jefferson Commons | A4X2 Renovated | 4BR,2BA | $1,285 |
| Tarleton Square | Charlottesville Towers 407 | 2BR,1BA | $1,460 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $1,535 |
| One Hundred Avon | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| 1050 Druid Ave. | 01 Units | 2BR,2BA | $2,150 |
| Six hundred West Main | D | 1BR,1BA | $2,324 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridge Street, VA
As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridge Street area is the $2.46 price per square foot 107 1st St S Model at 107 1st St S, Unit Terrace Apartments in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,190. The second greatest value Ridge Street apartment is the 01 Units Model at 1050 Druid Ave. starting at $2,150 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Ridge Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ridge Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 1st St S, Unit Terrace Apartments | 107 1st St S | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| 1050 Druid Ave. | 01 Units | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| 525 Ridge Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| 310 6th Street SW, Unit Apt B (Ground Floor) | 310 6th Street SW | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 710 Palatine Ave | 710 Palatine Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Beacon on 5th | A1 - Afton | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Six hundred West Main | D | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| One Hundred Avon | Floorplan E | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRidge Street, Charlottesville, VA
Ranked #15
Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ridge Street Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ridge Street?
The cheapest apartment in Ridge Street is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in Ridge Street costs $1,312.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ridge Street?
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 4 regular apartments in Ridge Street 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 Ridge Street?
Cheap apartments in Ridge Street have an average cost of $615 which is $697 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridge Street.
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