Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridge Street Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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West Main Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Friendship Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Woodrow
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Woodrow

100 Stadium RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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432 3rd St NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

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. The Meriwether has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable Ridge Street apartments for rent in Charlottesville, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
The MeriwetherGarden Level1BR,1BA$1,550
Six Hundred West MainEStudio,1BA$1,681
5 Row ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,706
Lakeside ApartmentsAnna1BR,1BA$1,820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridge Street, VA

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ridge Street area is the $2.13 price per square foot Jefferson Suite - Wahoo Series Model at University Heights in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Ridge Street apartment is the 1540 Broad Ave Model at 1540 Broad Ave, Unit 1540 A Broad Ave starting at $2,200 with a $1.47 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University HeightsJefferson Suite - Wahoo Series4BR,2BA$2.13
1540 Broad Ave, Unit 1540 A Broad Ave1540 Broad Ave2BR,1BA$1.47
Flats at West Village4x4 Balcony4BR,4BA$0.92
5 Row ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.97
Attain on 5thCarter *Newly Renovated2BR,2BA$1.90
1001 Avon St, Unit A1001 Avon St2BR,1BA$2.22
City Walk ApartmentsA-11BR,1BA$2.23
324 Oak Street, Unit Apt C324 Oak Street1BR,1BA$2.13
Lakeside ApartmentsAnna1BR,1BA$2.41
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13

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Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA

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Among neighborhoods in Charlottesville, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.5
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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 $2,723.

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 5 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 $1,064 which is $1,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridge Street.

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