
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ridge Street Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $600 (41 Rentals)
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Tarleton Square

814-816-816 Page St

416 E Main St

416 E Main St

1307 King St

1505 Broad Ave

108 2nd St NE
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301 Paton St

800 Castalia St

1519 Rosa Terrace

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706 Rockland Ave, Unit B, Unit B

406 Hedge St

104 Stratford Ct

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301 7th St SW, Unit A, Unit A

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Jefferson Commons
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710 Palatine Ave

Greenstone on 5th - Tax Credit

West Main Apartments

Ephphatha Village Apartments

Friendship Court

Woodrow

Water Street Apartments

432 3rd St NE
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Altamont Circle Apartments

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

113 Stratford Ct

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1305 Cherry Ave

616 Rockcreek Rd

The Meriwether

136 Goodman St
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903 Grove St

213 Douglas Ave

University Apartments

525 Ridge Street

614 Rockcreek Rd

1201 Druid Ave

735 Walker Square

745 Walker Square
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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 | $1,679 | $1,409 | $1,900 |
| Ridge Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,072 | $1,161 | $3,780 |
| Ridge Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,949 | $882 | $3,992 |
| Ridge Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,308 | $1,010 | $3,095 |
| Ridge Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $1,300 | $4,405 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 41 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. Tarleton Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,219. 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 |
| Tarleton Square | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Six hundred West Main | B | 1BR,1BA | $2,065 |
| Norcross Station Apartments | The Double Decker 2br Loft Available for April,... | 2BR,1BA | $2,075 |
| Beacon on 5th | C4TH - Keswick | 3BR,3BA | $2,585 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ridge Street, VA
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ridge Street area is the $1.72 price per square foot 710 Palatine Ave Model at 710 Palatine Ave in the in the Ridge Street neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Ridge Street apartment is the C4TH - Keswick Model at Beacon on 5th starting at $2,585 with a $1.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 710 Palatine Ave | 710 Palatine Ave | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| Beacon on 5th | C4TH - Keswick | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.58 |
| Norcross Station Apartments | The Camelback is Available for April, May or June! | 2BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| 825 Nalle St, Unit B | 825 Nalle St | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| 702 Delevan St, Unit A | 702 Delevan St | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
| Six hundred West Main | B | 1BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Kindlewood | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Tarleton Square | Efficiency | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRidge Street, Charlottesville, VA
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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $2,707.
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 3 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 $1,210 which is $1,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ridge Street.
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