Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Charlottesville Neighborhood of Charlottesville, VA from $655 (72 Rentals)

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University Heights
$1,250 - $1,365
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$1,250 - $3,738
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$1,250 - $3,738
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 6

University Heights

250 Colonnade DrCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 130 Apple Tree Rd

$1,250 - $1,725

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$1,250
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$1,250

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Available Jul 1

130 Apple Tree Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 901 Park St

$1,255

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$1,255
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$1,255

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 23

901 Park St

CharlottesvilleVA22901
property at 700 Grove Ave

$1,275

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$1,275
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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 21

700 Grove Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22902

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property at 254 Stribling Ave

$1,349

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$1,349
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$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 22

254 Stribling Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 2423 Sunset Rd

$1,430

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$1,430
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$1,430

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 16

2423 Sunset Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 112 Cleveland Ave

$1,500 - $2,200

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$1,500
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$1,500

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112 Cleveland Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903
property at 406 Hedge St

$1,665

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$1,665
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$1,665

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

406 Hedge St

CharlottesvilleVA22902
property at 4 Rockbrook Dr

$1,675

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$1,675
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$1,675

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

4 Rockbrook Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22901

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property at 1324 Silverbell Ct

$1,690

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$1,690
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$1,690

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1324 Silverbell Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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5th Street Place
Rent Specials
$1,710 - $1,930
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$1,710 - $2,301
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5th Street Place

411 Afton Pond CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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property at 905 River Rd

$1,740 - $1,984

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$1,740
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$1,740

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905 River Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22901
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The Bennett
Rent Specials
$1,782 - $2,330
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$1,782 - $3,775
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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 15

The Bennett

8005 Russell RdCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Jefferson Commons
$1,793 - $2,004
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$1,788 - $4,400
Required Monthly Fees
$5
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$1,793 - $4,405
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Jefferson Commons

1620 Jefferson Park AveCharlottesville, VA 22903
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Norcross Station Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,795 - $2,195
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$1,745 - $2,145
Required Monthly Fees
$50
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$1,795 - $2,195
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 4

Norcross Station Apartments

300 4th St SECharlottesville, VA 22902
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Lakeside Apartments
$1,840 - $2,035
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$1,840 - $2,290
Required Monthly Fees
$45
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$1,885 - $2,335
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Lakeside Apartments

200 Lake Club CtCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Carriage Hill Apartments
$1,850 - $2,001
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$1,850 - $2,985
Required Monthly Fees
$45
Total Monthly Price
$1,895 - $3,030
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Carriage Hill Apartments

825 Beverley DrCharlottesville, VA 22911
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property at 825 Beverly Way

$1,865 - $2,440

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$1,865
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$1,865

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825 Beverly Way

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 1131 Tupelo Terrace

$1,875

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$1,875
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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1131 Tupelo Terrace

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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10th & Dairy
$1,885 - $2,933
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$1,885 - $4,188
Required Monthly Fees
$25
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$1,910 - $4,213
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 18

10th & Dairy

400 10th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 1522 Water Oak Ct

$1,895

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$1,895
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$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

1522 Water Oak Ct

CharlottesvilleVA22903

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West Main Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

West Main Apartments

113 W Main StCharlottesville, VA 22902
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Culbreth Court Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Culbreth Court Apartments

426 17th St NWCharlottesville, VA 22903
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property at 514 Trailside Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 7

514 Trailside Dr

CharlottesvilleVA22911
property at 2114 Ivy Rd

$1,215

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$1,215
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$1,215

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 19

2114 Ivy Rd

CharlottesvilleVA22903
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Lyndhall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lyndhall

64 University WayCharlottesville, VA 22903
property at 1800 Jefferson Park Ave

$1,300 - $2,250

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$1,300
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$1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 15

1800 Jefferson Park Ave

CharlottesvilleVA22903

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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South Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA Local Guide

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Charlottesville, Charlottesville, VA

Ranked #4

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Charlottesville Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Charlottesville?

The cheapest apartment in South Charlottesville is Kindlewood which is listed at $744, while the average apartment in South Charlottesville costs $3,980.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Charlottesville?

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 62 regular apartments in South Charlottesville 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 South Charlottesville?

Cheap apartments in South Charlottesville have an average cost of $761 which is $3,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Charlottesville.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.