Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridge Street Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (46 Rentals)

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property at 1504 6th St SE

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 6th St SE

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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Jefferson Commons
$1,285 - $2,205
Total Monthly Price11 Month Lease Term

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$1,280 - $2,200
Required Monthly Fees
$5

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$1,285 - $2,205
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
Student Housing
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property at 814-816-816 Page St

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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814-816-816 Page St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1305 Cherry Ave

$1,295 - $1,595

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1305 Cherry Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 301 Paton St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 10

301 Paton St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1519 Rosa Terrace

$1,525

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$1,525

Total Monthly Price
$1,525

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 10

1519 Rosa Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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Beacon on 5th
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$1,535 - $2,727
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$1,500 - $2,692
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beacon on 5th

100 Dalton LnCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1114 Monticello Rd

$1,795

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$1,795

Total Monthly Price
$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1114 Monticello Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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207 Douglas Ave, Unit B
$1,795
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$1,795

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$1,795
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

207 Douglas Ave, Unit B

207 Douglas AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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710 Palatine Ave
$1,800 - $2,485
Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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$1,800 - $2,485

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$1,800 - $2,485
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

710 Palatine Ave

710 Palatine AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 730 Walker Sq

$1,800

Total Monthly Price12 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

730 Walker Sq, Unit 1B

730 Walker Sq
CharlottesvilleVA22903
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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 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Friendship Court

400-426 Garrett StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 1101 Grove St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1101 Grove St, Unit B

1101 Grove St
CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1101 Grove St

$1,350

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$1,350

Total Monthly Price
$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 5

1101 Grove St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Belmont Heights Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Heights Apartments

1000 Monticello RdCharlottesville, VA 22902
Student Housing
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property at 616 Rockcreek Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

Total Monthly Price
$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 20

616 Rockcreek Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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The Meriwether
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Meriwether

1000 E Market StCharlottesville, VA 22902
  • Utilities Included
property at 405A Valley Rd Extension

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

405A Valley Rd Extension

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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432 3rd St NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 3rd St NE

432 3rd St NECharlottesville, VA 22902
property at 415 Valley Rd Extension

$1,650

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$1,650

Total Monthly Price
$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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415 Valley Rd Extension

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Main Street Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Main Street Apartments

420 E Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 745 Walker Square

$1,745

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$1,745

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$1,745

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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745 Walker Square

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 1001 E Market St

$1,750

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$1,750

Total Monthly Price
$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1001 E Market St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
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1050 Druid Ave.
2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Druid Ave.

1050 Druid AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 506 Hanover St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

506 Hanover St

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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1201 Druid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 Druid Ave

1201 Druid AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
  • Utilities Included
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,500 - $2,450

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$1,795

Total Monthly Price
$1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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Burnet on Elliott
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnet on Elliott

114 Elliott AveCharlottesville, VA 22902
Student Housing

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$744
Jefferson CommonsA4X2 Renovated4BR,2BA$1,285
Tarleton SquareCharlottesville Towers 4072BR,1BA$1,460
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$1,535
One Hundred AvonFloorplan E1BR,1BA$1,805
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
1050 Druid Ave.01 Units2BR,2BA$2,150
Six hundred West MainD1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
107 1st St S, Unit Terrace Apartments107 1st St S1BR,1BA$2.46
1050 Druid Ave.01 Units2BR,2BA$2.23
525 Ridge Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Tarleton Square1x11BR,1BA$2.02
310 6th Street SW, Unit Apt B (Ground Floor)310 6th Street SW1BR,1BA$2.78
710 Palatine Ave710 Palatine Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
Beacon on 5thA1 - Afton1BR,1BA$2.27
Six hundred West MainD1BR,1BA$3.52
Kindlewood1BR1BR,1BA$1.13
One Hundred AvonFloorplan E1BR,1BA$3.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ridge Street, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #15

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 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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