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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Charlottesville Studio Apartments | $1,282 | $630 | $1,900 |
| South Charlottesville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,923 | $983 | $3,190 |
| South Charlottesville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,146 | $760 | $4,786 |
| South Charlottesville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $813 | $4,181 |
| South Charlottesville 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,053 | $1,285 | $3,738 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,064 | $1,275 | $3,200 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,569 | $1,745 | $4,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,231 | $1,100 | $6,000 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $6,165 | $5,495 | $6,500 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $6,800 | $4,800 | $7,800 |
There are currently 356 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA.
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As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 356 available South Charlottesville apartments priced from $630 to $4,786, with an average monthly rent of $2,155.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Charlottesville ranges from $983 to $3,190 with an average monthly rent of $1,923.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Charlottesville range from $760 to $4,786. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,146.
There are currently 59 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Charlottesville on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $813 to $4,181 - averaging $2,444 for the location.
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